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
* 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.
Experience of delivering practical grounds maintenance & horticultural services and
maintenance of sports pitches using plant/ machinery and power/ hand tools
Must have current valid driving license with category C1+E
Ability to work on own initiative and to work 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 in order for calculations to be carried out accurately around
marking out pitches and tracks. These skills are also required to work out quantities for
chemicals.
Must have a personal interest and commitment to maintaining high quality public parks, green
spaces, with the ability to work under pressure to meet service needs
If interested apply today!!
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