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£27,711 - £30,060
Full Time 37 Hours a week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Countrys fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About The Role
As a Gardener working as part of Rugby Borough Councils Grounds Maintenance Team, you will develop and maintain the ornamental horticultural areas within the award-winning Caldecott Park and around the Borough of Rugby.
You will also be using excellent attention to detail and a creative touch while maintaining horticultural features across Rugby town centre.
About You
You will need a minimum of 3 years practical experience within the horticultural, parks and or nursery industry and be experienced in the use and care of horticultural machinery.
Alongside this, you will need to be a competent, dependable, and motivated individual with a keen eye for detail.
A full driving licence is essential.
Benefits
* 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
* Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Subsidised parking
* Structured Induction Program
* Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
* Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
* Family Friendly Policies
* Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
* Generous compassionate leave
* Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Horticulture
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