Senior Gardener/Tractor Driver
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Salary: £26,403 - £28,142
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-3:30pm (Permanent, Full Time)
Join our clients Maintenance team and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our award-winning Town Centre parks and gardens. This hands-on role involves driving a tractor to care for large public spaces, along with soft and hard landscaping, horticultural pruning, fine turf management, and floral display upkeep. You may also assist with sports ground and play area maintenance, and grave preparation.
About the role:
Drive tractors and ride-on mowers to maintain public spaces
Manage soft and hard landscaping, horticultural tasks, and turf care
Occasionally assist with sports ground upkeep and grave preparation
What we're looking for:
Experience in grounds maintenance and tractor/ride-on mower driving
Full driving licence required
Knowledge of fine turf culture, plant care, pests, diseases, and pesticide use
Mature attitude with ability to lead a small team and interact professionally with the public
Ability to work outdoors in all weather with pride and independence
Why join Fareham Borough Council?
Local Government Pension Scheme
Free authorised parking
Flexible working arrangements
Car lease scheme
A friendly, professional, and supportive workplace with a family feel
If you want a fulfilling role where you can make a visible difference to your community's green spaces, apply today