Gardener / Plant Operative needed!
If you're a hard-working, reliable person then we want to hear from you.
* Salary: £12.21 per hour
* Location: Mowsbury Park, MK41
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am - 3pm
* Duration: Till June 2025 (with possibility of extension)
Practically maintain the Council's land holdings, focusing on its parks, green spaces, amenity areas and watercourses/bodies in accordance with site management plans, service specifications and best management practice. To work towards meeting the service purpose for the people of Bedford using available resources doing what is required to meet demands and achieve service standards.
Requirements:
* Experience of delivering practical grounds maintenance & horticultural services and maintenance of sports pitches using plant/machinery and power/hand tools.
* Must have a current valid driving license with category C1+E.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, with a flexible attitude to tasks and working hours.
* Must be able to demonstrate a good understanding and the ability to follow health and safety policies, risk assessments, safe operating procedures and training instructions on safe use of machinery, chemicals and sprays.
* Must have good numeric skills for accurate calculations around marking out pitches and tracks, as well as for working out quantities for chemicals.
* Must have a personal interest and commitment to maintaining high quality public parks and green spaces, with the ability to work under pressure to meet service needs.
If interested, apply today!
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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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