Skilled Landscape Gardener/Play Area Inspector

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Skilled Landscape Gardener/Play Ground Inspector to join their Grounds, Trees, and Country Parks department. Responsibilities include general gardening, conducting play area inspections, and representing the council publicly. The ideal candidate should be physically fit, experienced in landscaping, and fluent in English. The role offers a salary of £29,064 p.a. plus benefits, with a closing date on 15/10/2025.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Ongoing personal development

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience with gardening and landscaping required.
• Must be comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Join Grounds, Trees and Country Parks department.
• Conduct play area inspections and repairs.
• Represent the Borough Council in public.

Skills

Physically fit for manual handling

Use of mechanically powered machinery

Polite nature

Fluent in English

Education

ROSPA Play Inspector's certification

Job description

Overview

Skilled Landscape Gardener/Play Ground Inspector

Location: Swindon

Hours: 37

Salary: £29,064 p.a. plus benefits

Closing date: 15/10/2025

Job reference: RNR002882

Interview date: 30/10/2025

Date posted: 29/09/2025

Swindon Borough Council is transforming service delivery with an ambitious vision supported by the new Swindon Plan. As part of the Council, you will support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact for communities and businesses, delivering better public services and quality of life. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your role

You will join our Council's Grounds, Trees and Country Parks department as a skilled Landscape Gardener/Play Ground Inspector.

Your next role

• General gardening and landscaping.
• Play area inspections and minor repairs to play areas and fencing/gates in our Country Parks.
• Represent the Borough Council in the public domain with a polite nature and smart appearance.

Responsibilities and requirements

• Physically fit for bending, lifting, twisting, manual handling and working outside in all weather conditions.
• Use of mechanically powered machinery and driving a light goods vehicle.
• Lone working and the ability to work on your own initiative and independently when required.
• A uniform is supplied; training where required will be provided.
• A ROSPA Play Inspector's certification would be advantageous.
• Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:00 and Friday 07:30 – 12:30.
• You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will work in a diverse and exciting environment that encourages creativity and innovation while supporting ongoing personal development and a flexible work-life balance.

Your next steps

Read the role profile and select the Apply button to be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete the online application process. The Swindon Borough Council website is the official application channel.

Potential applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet 100% of the listed requirements. Relevant experience, skills and passion are also valued.

For further information about the role please contact Martin Mansfield, Grounds Supervisor.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, including disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. See our equality & inclusion statement.

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