Job description
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
As a Gardener working as part of Rugby Borough Council’s Grounds Maintenance Team you will develop and maintain the ornamental horticultural areas within the award-winning Caldecott Park and around the Borough of Rugby.
You’ll also be using excellent attention to detail and a creative touch maintaining horticulture features across Rugby town centre.
About you
You will need a minimum of 3 years practical experience within the horticultural, parks and or nursey industry and be experienced in the use and care of horticultural machinery.
Alongside this you’ll need to be a competent, dependable, and motivated individual with a keen eye for detail.
A full driving licence is essential.
Benefits
1. 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
2. Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
3. Annual leave purchase scheme
4. Subsidised parking
5. Structured Induction Program
6. Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
7. Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
8. Family Friendly Policies
9. Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
10. Generous compassionate leave
11. Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more