Skilled Gardener

Wyre Borough Council; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Skilled Gardener to maintain and enhance parks and open spaces. In this role, you will operate grounds maintenance equipment and lead a team during the absence of the Parks Area Team Leader. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture and experience in park maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary and development opportunities, along with employer pension contributions and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Employer pension contributions

Annual leave increasing with service

Qualifications

• Previous experience maintaining parks, open spaces, and cemeteries.
• Experience in grave preparation, excavation, shoring, and backfill operations.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Physically able to undertake duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and recreational areas.
• Operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment safely.
• Support health and safety compliance.

Skills

Experience maintaining parks

Ability to lead a team

Knowledge of fine turf maintenance

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

360 Excavator

Job description

At Wyre, we take pride in the maintenance of our outdoor spaces. To help us achieve this, we are looking to recruit a Skilled Gardener that has the necessary skills and ability to maintain our award-winning open spaces.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the borough’s parks, cemeteries, and landscaped areas. You will assist the Parks Area Team Leader in day-to-day operations and take a lead role in managing the team during their absence.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and recreational areas to the highest standards.
• Operate and maintain a range of grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Undertake fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.
• Carry out grave digging and related cemetery tasks.
• Complete playground inspections and record findings.
• Provide a visible, professional presence while carrying out duties.
• Support health and safety compliance and promote best practice.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture (or equivalent).
• Previous experience maintaining parks, open spaces, and cemeteries.
• Experience in grave preparation, excavation, shoring, and backfill operations.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• Knowledge of fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Physically able to undertake duties.

Desirable

• PA1 & PA6a Pesticide Application.
• IOSH Working Safely.
• 360 Excavator Licence.
• Experience with playground inspections and memorial safety checks.

What you’ll get in return:

• Hands on experience working with teams that have award winning standards.
• Training and development opportunities including leadership skills and a range of grounds maintenance equipment and methodologies.
• A competitive rate of pay including additional benefits such as employer pension contributions, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow.

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