We are working closely alongside a LocalAuthority in Newry to assist with theappointment of a Gardener on a2monthcontract highly likely to be extended at clientsdiscretion. Please apply with your CV for immediateconsideration.
Rate of Pay: 12.5915.85 perHour
Responsibilities:
* Undertake work in public parks playing fieldslandscaped areas and similar open spaces i.e. general maintenanceof these areas eg grass cutting hedge trimming sweeping hoeingraking edging removal of litter and rubbish constructionallabouring work erection and dismantling of sports and otherequipment cleaning.
* Patrol and attendanceactivities collection and issuing of fees and tickets andmaintenance of orderly conduct by the public to ensure Councilbylaws are complied with.
* Horticulturaloperations eg planting pruning seeding and turfing and groundsmaintenance eg basic setting out and marking of sports areasspiking scarifying top dressing and fertilising and maintenance ofCouncils tennis courts.
* Assistance to highergraded gardeners in more skilled tasks which includes planningseasonal works assistance with propagation and nursery care ofplants site preparation and construction.
Qualifications:
* NVQ Level 1 Horticulture AND a minimum of 12months relevant experience to include the use of commercial groundsmaintenance machinery. Examples: Strimmers walk behind or ride onmowers leaf blowers hedge cutters and other hand tools.OR
* Inlieu of qualification a minimum of 2 years relevant experience toinclude the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery.Examples: Strimmers walk behind or ride on mowers leaf blowershedge cutters and other hand tools
* Currentcategory B driving licence
Experience:
* Experienceof working with grounds maintenance equipment while in the presenceof members of the public and / ortraffic.
* Experience of keeping written recordsfor operational issues eg equipment defectforms
* Previous working experience with eitherfine turf or within a bedding plant nursery
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately orat a short notice.
* You should have right towork in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltdis acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Weare committed to equality in the workplace and is an equalopportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles aretemporary though opening assignments can be and often are extendedby clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes becomepermanent.
Important: We will interpretyour application as being permission to submit your CV to this role(with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to thecontrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must beeither through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBSupdating service.
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