We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of a Gardener on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at the client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £12.59-£15.50 per hour
Summary:
To work as directed to carry out all aspects of practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards as required by the Grounds Maintenance Specification and Clients.
Responsibilities:
* To use a high level of gardening skills to meet the horticultural standards within the specification and to undertake all horticultural operations.
* To operate, and be responsible for ensuring that all vehicles, plant, and machinery are kept in good working order and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Road Traffic Regulations.
* To report any defects in tools and equipment to the line manager.
* To take reasonable care of own and others' safety; to co-operate with managers/supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults, etc.
Qualifications:
* NVQ stage 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR a minimum of two years' proven practical experience in Grounds Maintenance work.
* Possession of a current, full, UK driving licence is essential.
* Able to demonstrate all practical aspects of horticulture, including grass cutting and general horticultural machinery.
* Experience of soft landscaping work.
* Experience of using mowing equipment and small plant (e.g. pedestrian mowers, strimmers, etc.).
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
* You should have the right to work in the 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 are 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.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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