To supervise the daily operation of basic grade gardeners within the Grounds Department.To undertake general and specialised turf and grounds maintenance duties in public parks, landscaped areas or similar open spaces.To undertake horticultural operations and chemical control.
Responsibilities
* To liaise with the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to co-ordinate operational plans, devise work schedules, allocate duties and supervise the daily work of Grounds staff.
* To induct, train (on the job) and develop permanent and temporary Grounds staff as required.
* To co-ordinate and participate in maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, etc at any of the Councils facilities including hazardous locations and in all weathers.
* To undertake ground maintenance work including planning, setting out and marking of sports areas. To advise on conditions and availability of pitches.
* To be responsible for the safe storage, handling and recording of chemicals according to COSHH procedures.
* To undertake horticultural operations such as planting, pruning and seeding. To quantify appropriate plants and materials using horticultural knowledge for specific projects for ordering purposes.
* To use powered hand tools and plant, including the operation of tractor mounted equipment. To undertake daily maintenance and setting of machinery.
* To interpret plans and undertake site preparation and construction.
* To transport, erect and dismantle sports and other equipment.
* To drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles including trailers.
* To maintain records e.g. accident book, daily work sheets and stores records as required.
* To act as key holder for a range of Council locations.
* To ensure that corporate policies and procedures are adhered to.
* To maintain an up to date professional awareness of matters relating to horticulture and grounds maintenance.
* To assist in the implementation of the Councils emergency plan when required.
* To clear snow or debris following sever weather conditions and salt car parks and Council property.
Skills and Qualifications
* (Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV.)
* NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or Equivalent.
* And 1 years relevant horticulture experience to include the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery.
* Or: applicants without NVQ level 2 in Horticulture qualification or equivalent must have 2 years relevant horticulture or site work experience to include the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery.
* Certificate in chemical spraying and handling.
Further Information
Vacancy ID 1748379 Job ref. PLATJOB20250858 Job Sector Environmental, Health and Safety,Construction, Trades and Architecture Area Co Down Location Newry Salary £14.52 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 36 Published date 28/11/2025 Closing date 04/12/2025 Worktime Varies, to be confirmed.
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Nov 2025
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 01 Dec 2025
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