Job reference REQ00000017743 Date posted 15/01/2025 Application closing date 09/02/2025 Location CARLISLE Salary £25,183 - £25,992 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Gardener - CMB1536-Re
Salary: £25,183 - £25,992
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Carlisle
Contract: Permanent x 5
About us:
Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment.
At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well-being being integral to everything we do, underscoring every initiative and ensuring we provide unparalleled support for all.
We can’t do it without you! Come and embark on the journey to a vibrant future with us, where the work you do will make a real impact. Together, let's shape a community that's as dynamic and inclusive as our landscape. Be a part of the transformation!
About this opportunity:
We are looking to recruit Gardeners to join our Grounds Maintenance Team.
The right candidate must be hard-working and committed to working to the highest standards. Helping to keep Council parks, cemeteries, and open spaces safe, clean, and well maintained.
You must be able to work well in a team as well as on your own. You must have flexibility in a fast-paced working environment and the ability to deal with multiple demands.
The work will involve many aspects of maintenance including maintaining floral displays, sports pitch maintenance, hedge cutting, grass cutting, litter picking, and park bin emptying. You will be required to use a wide range of tools and machinery including mowers, hedge cutters, and strimmers. Previous experience would be an advantage, but training will be provided.
Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
Fundamentally, we are seeking individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. Your commitment to these principles will be instrumental in delivering services that are vital to the well-being and prosperity of our residents.
If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!
We believe in cultivating potential over perfection. If this job sounds like you and you resonate with our values, we encourage you to apply or contact lee.lowis@cumberland.gov.uk for an informal chat prior to your application.
Application and Interview information
* Closing date: 09/02/2025
* Interview date: TBC
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
DBS
Conducting Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks is integral to our commitment to creating a safe and secure environment for our staff and the communities we serve. This role requires a basic DBS check.
We welcome applications from everyone
At Cumberland Council, we are dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are devoted to fostering an inclusive, supportive culture that embraces and appreciates our unique differences.
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that applicants with disabilities, meeting the essential criteria for this position, are guaranteed an interview as part of our commitment to equal opportunities.
Reasonable Adjustments: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know on Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk.
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