1 month contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
A temporary Gardener is required to support grounds maintenance across various sites.
The role involves general horticultural and outdoor estate work to ensure communal areas are safe clean and well-presented.
This is a hands-on manual labour position covering multiple locations.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Undertake general gardening duties including grass cutting hedge trimming weeding planting pruning and watering.
Maintain cleanliness of outdoor communal areas including sweeping litter picking and leaf clearance.
Operate and maintain powered horticultural tools and equipment (e.g. lawnmowers strimmers hedge trimmers).
Carry out soft landscaping as required.
Travel between multiple sites to carry out daily duties.
Work in accordance with health and safety procedures reporting any hazards or incidents promptly.
Deliver a high standard of service while interacting respectfully with residents and the public.
Skills/Experience:
Previous experience in grounds maintenance or gardening (essential).
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Able to use a range of gardening tools and machinery safely.
Good physical fitness and manual handling ability.
Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple locations.
Awareness of health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 22/08/2025.
Full-time role: 45 Hours/week.
Basic DBS check required.
This is a mobile role not based at a single location.
Previous experience in grounds maintenance or gardening (essential). Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Able to use a range of gardening tools and machinery safely. Good physical fitness and manual handling ability. Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple locations. Awareness of health and safety procedures and safe working practices.