General Labourer / Assistant Gardener

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Merthyr Tydfil to assist with the appointment of a General Labourer/Assistant Gardener, on a 2.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., To support the delivery of horticultural and grounds maintenance services across the County Borough, ensuring parks, green spaces, and communal areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained. The role involves assisting with a range of outdoor tasks and working as part of the Neighbourhood Services team.

Flexibility is required to support other service areas such as Waste, Highways, Street Cleansing, or Cemeteries in line with operational priorities.

Responsibilities:

Assist with general grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, planting, weeding, and watering
Use basic gardening tools and equipment safely (e.g. strimmers, hedge cutters, mowers)
Maintain cleanliness of parks and open spaces through litter picking and bin emptying
Support seasonal works, landscaping tasks, and sports pitch marking
Help maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas in good condition
Follow health and safety procedures at all times

Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to carry out physical/manual work
Basic experience or interest in gardening or grounds maintenance
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Good attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
Understanding of basic health and safety practices
Please note, You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.