Assistant Gardener
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Job Summary
3 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
- The purpose of this role is to support the Parks Team in maintaining these areas to a high standard ensuring they are safe clean and welcoming for all visitors. The role requires a motivated individual with handson grounds maintenance experience and a strong commitment to health safety and customer service.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Carry out grounds maintenance duties including grass cutting strimming hedge cutting pruning and general upkeep of parks and open spaces
- Operate basic horticultural and grounds maintenance machinery safely and effectively (e.g. strimmers hedge cutters)
- Maintain playgrounds sports pitches and countryside areas to required standards
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures at all times including risk assessments and safe working practices
- Work independently or as part of a team to complete assigned tasks
Essential Experience Required
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor role
- Basic knowledge of horticultural machinery (e.g. strimmers hedge cutters)
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements
- Ability to follow instructions accurately
Essential Qualifications Required
- No formal qualifications required
- Relevant horticultural or grounds maintenance training (desirable)
Additional information to note
- Working hours: 35 hours per week
- The hiring manager will conduct a short interview with selected candidates they will then be expected to attend a short induction. This will be prior to start date.
- If successful a placement will be created and a start date agreed for the worker.
- We work on Bi weekly payment schedule
The role closes soon apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The purpose of this role is to support the Parks Team in maintaining these areas to a high standard ensuring they are safe clean and welcoming for all visitors. The role requires a motivated individual with handson grounds maintenance experience and a strong commitment to health safety and customer service
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The purpose of this role is to support the Parks Team in maintaining these areas to a high standard ensuring they are safe clean and welcoming for all visitors. The role requires a motivated individual with handson grounds maintenance experience and a strong commitment to health safety and customer service
