2-3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • Council is seeking a dedicated Gardener/Driver to join our Parks team for seasonal work. This role involves maintaining the Borough's parks, grass verges, green spaces, and school grounds, ensuring they are in excellent condition for residents and visitors. The position requires traveling across the Borough daily. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Ability to take and understand clear instructions and be prepared to work in all weather conditions. Workers will be expected to complete physical tasks unsupervised at times. • Candidates must be prepared to work as part of a team or as a lone worker when required. • A good work ethic is essential. • This role will require dealing with the General Public, so workers are expected to be always courtesy and polite. Skills/Experience: • Previous experience in grounds maintenance is Essential. • Basic horticultural machinery knowledge is Essential (Strimmer’s, Hedge Cutters etc) • Understanding of Health & Safety is Essential Driving licence allowing up to 3.5 tonne (transit tipper) - essential, preferably with experience driving in a London Borough. • Plant knowledge is Desirable. • Previous Supervisory Experience would be an advantage but not essential. Additional Information: • Full time role- 35 Hr/week. • Driving License required. • This role requires candidates to have an Enhanced DBS. • We also expect all candidate to have the appropriate work boots on the first day (steel toe cap).