Seasonal Gardener
Reed Liverpool
Seasonal Gardener
- Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour (PAYE)
- Location: Wigan Council, Greater Manchester, WN2
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (3 - 4 months)
Wigan Council are looking for two dedicated Seasonal Gardeners to join our team for the next 3-4 months. This role is ideal for individuals who can work independently with minimal supervision and have a passion for maintaining public spaces to high standards.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Work autonomously to maintain parks, gardens, and other public spaces within the borough.
- Maintain operational records and documentation, submitting them promptly to the Team Leader.
- Take responsibility for the security of vehicles, machinery, and materials allocated to you.
- Operate a range of grass cutting equipment and powered hand tools effectively.
- Undertake a variety of grounds and general horticultural maintenance tasks including sports pitch marking, maintenance of flower beds, shrub beds, and herbaceous borders, as well as pruning and hedge cutting.
- Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, particularly regarding health and safety, to ensure quality standards are met.
- Address day-to-day problems, enquiries, and complaints, providing solutions where possible.
- Act as an 'eyes and ears' service across the borough by reporting any observed issues such as blocked gullies, fly tipping, or anti-social behaviour through the appropriate channels.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in operational grounds maintenance/parks organisation or a similar environment.
- A qualification in amenity horticulture, greenkeeping, groundsman, or arboriculture, such as City and Guilds 3, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.
- Herbicide Application qualifications – PA1, PA2 & PA6AW, or adequate knowledge and experience.
- Relevant Health & Safety knowledge and experience.
- Flexibility to work in line with service demands, including evenings and weekends.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with colleagues and the public.
- Proficiency in operating a full range of grass cutting equipment and powered hand tools, including ride-on mowers.
Benefits:
To apply for this Seasonal Gardener position, please send your cv to
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