Skilled Gardener

Lancashire - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 26824 - 28598

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you passionate about horticulture and making a visible difference in your community Were looking for a Skilled Gardener to join our dedicated Parks team helping maintain and enhance the boroughs parks cemeteries and landscaped areas.

As a Skilled Gardener you will play a key role in maintaining the boroughs parks cemeteries and landscaped areas. You will support the Parks Area Team Leader in daily operations and take a lead role in their absence when required. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and effective use of equipment including vehicles portable appliances hand tools and machinery. Your duties will include maintaining fine turf areas ornamental gardens sports pitches and recreational spaces to a high standard. You will carry out grave digging tasks within the boroughs cemeteries and complete playground inspections recording your findings accurately. While undertaking your duties you will provide a professional and uniformed presence in public spaces.

What youll get in return

Hands on experience working with teams that have award winning standards.
Training and development opportunities including leadership skills and a range of grounds maintenance equipment and methodologies.
A competitive rate of pay including additional benefits such as employer pension contributions 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow.