Parks & Cemeteries Gardener – Outdoor Grounds Pro

Wyre; Lancashire, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyre is seeking a dedicated Gardener to maintain parks, open spaces and cemeteries across the borough, ensuring safety, tidiness and a welcoming environment for residents and visitors. You will work as part of a team under the Area Team Leader to uphold high standards of landscaping and presentation.

The role involves hands-on horticulture, operating grounds maintenance equipment, and contributing to a positive health and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining parks, open spaces, or similar environments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Physically able to undertake the duties of the role.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and the Council’s values.
• Reliable and able to demonstrate a consistent standard of service.
• IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).
• Experience operating ride-on mowers and grounds maintenance equipment.
• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or significant relevant experience.
• Understanding of fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries and landscaped areas to agreed standards.
• Use a range of grounds maintenance equipment, including hand tools, portable appliances, and ride-on mowers.
• Carry out general horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks across the borough.
• Provide a uniformed, professional presence while undertaking duties.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet service standards.
• Support safe working practices and contribute to a positive health and safety culture.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture

Significant relevant experience

Tools

Ride-on mower

Hand tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

Wyre is seeking a dedicated Gardener to maintain parks, open spaces and cemeteries across the borough, ensuring safety, tidiness and a welcoming environment for residents and visitors. You will work as part of a team under the Area Team Leader to uphold high standards of landscaping and presentation.

The role involves hands-on horticulture, operating grounds maintenance equipment, and contributing to a positive health and safety culture.