We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newport to assist with the appointment of a Gardener, on a 7-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay : £13.26 - £17.10 per hour Summary: The Gardener role supports the Environment & Leisure service, delivering high-quality grounds maintenance in line with specifications and client requirements across the city. Responsibilities: Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and clearance of leaves and litter Planting of bedding plants, trees, and shrubs Shrub bed planting and maintenance, including pruning and division Application of chemicals in line with regulations Maintenance, setting out, and marking of sports facilities Undertake general soft landscaping works such as top-soiling, cultivation, seeding, and shrub-bed renewal Qualification: NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) or a minimum of two years proven practical experience in grounds maintenance Essentials : Full UK driving licence Proven experience in practical horticulture and grounds maintenance Experience using mowing equipment and small plant (e.g. pedestrian mowers, strimmers) Knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment and basic maintenance Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. OR22347