Public Parks Gardener – Driving & Grounds Pro

VanRath; Kilkeel; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority client in Northern Ireland is seeking a Gardener for a 4-month assignment with potential extension. Responsibilities include maintaining public parks and landscaped areas, operating grounds machinery, and assisting in horticultural operations. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture or equivalent experience, a current driving license, and skills in using commercial grounds maintenance machinery. The remuneration is circa £26,340 plus pension and holiday pay.

Benefits

Pension

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• 12 months relevant experience with grounds maintenance machinery.
• Ability to operate various grounds machinery safely.
• Current driving licenses (categories B and C1+E) required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public parks and open spaces through various horticultural tasks.
• Operate grounds machinery and ensure public safety.
• Assist higher graded gardeners with tasks and site preparation.

Skills

Horticultural operations

Operating grounds machinery

Driving skills (category B)

Attention to safety

Education

NVQ Level 1 Horticulture

Approved Machinery Operations Certificate

Certificate in Chemical Spraying and Handling

Tools

Strimmers

Ride on mowers

Leaf blowers

Hedge cutters

Job description

A local authority client in Northern Ireland is seeking a Gardener for a 4-month assignment with potential extension. Responsibilities include maintaining public parks and landscaped areas, operating grounds machinery, and assisting in horticultural operations. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture or equivalent experience, a current driving license, and skills in using commercial grounds maintenance machinery. The remuneration is circa £26,340 plus pension and holiday pay.