Gardener

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of a Gardener, on a 5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., The Gardener is to carry out all aspects of practical amenity horticulture and grounds maintenance to the highest standards, ensuring parks, open spaces, sports facilities and landscaped areas are maintained in accordance with service specifications and client requirements.

Responsibilities:

Carry out grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, leaf clearance and litter picking duties.

Undertake planting and maintenance of bedding plants, trees, shrubs and landscaped areas.

Perform shrub bed maintenance including pruning, division and general upkeep.

Apply chemicals and treatments in accordance with relevant legislation and safe working practices.

Assist with the maintenance, marking out and preparation of sports facilities.

Undertake general soft landscaping works including cultivation, top-soiling, seeding and shrub bed renewal.

NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR a minimum of two years' proven practical experience in grounds maintenance work.

Essentials:

Full UK Driving Licence

Proven experience in grounds maintenance and practical horticultural work.

Experience using horticultural machinery including pedestrian mowers, strimmers and associated equipment.

Knowledge of mechanical plant and equipment maintenance or willingness to undertake training.

Understanding of Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices.