Job Advert: Gardener / Chargehand Pay Rate: £13.05 per hour Grade: 4 Location: Newport DBS Required: No About the Role A Gardener / Chargehand is required to carry out a wide range of horticultural and grounds maintenance duties. The role involves maintaining outdoor spaces to a high standard and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with service requirements. Shifts & Hours Monday to Friday Shift options: 6:00-14:00 or 07:00-15:00 Occasional flexibility may be required depending on service demands Key Responsibilities Grounds Maintenance & Horticulture Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and clearing leaves and litter Planting bedding plants, shrubs, and trees Shrub‑bed maintenance including pruning, dividing, and replanting Application of chemicals (following appropriate training/qualifications) Setting out and maintaining sports facilities General soft landscaping including top‑soiling, cultivation, seeding, and shrub‑bed renewal Tools, Equipment & Vehicles Operate and take responsibility for vehicles, machinery, and equipment Ensure all equipment is maintained in safe working condition Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and Road Traffic Regulations Report equipment defects to a line manager Health & Safety Take reasonable care of personal safety and the safety of others Follow all relevant health and safety procedures Report incidents, accidents, faults, and near‑misses promptly About You The ideal candidate will: Have experience in horticulture or grounds maintenance Be competent using grounds maintenance machinery Work effectively both independently and within a team Be reliable, proactive, and capable of delivering high‑quality work Be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions Hold a full UK driving licence (required) What's Offered Hourly rate: £13.05 Supportive working environment Training and development opportunities A role with visible impact on outdoor environments Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.