Skilled Gardener Grade 5 £26,824 - £28,598 Location: Copse Road Depot, Fleetwood Hours: 41.5 hours per week (summer, 26 weeks) / 32.5 hours per week (winter, 26 weeks) Contract: Permanent About the Role At Wyre, we take pride in the maintenance of our outdoor spaces. To help us achieve this, we are looking to recruit a Skilled Gardener that has the necessary skills and ability to maintain our award-winning open spaces. This is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the borough’s parks, cemeteries, and landscaped areas. You will assist the Parks Area Team Leader in day-to-day operations and take a lead role in managing the team during their absence. What You’ll Do Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and recreational areas to the highest standards. Operate and maintain a range of grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively. Undertake fine turf and sports pitch maintenance. Carry out grave digging and related cemetery tasks. Complete playground inspections and record findings. Provide a visible, professional presence while carrying out duties. Support health and safety compliance and promote best practice. What We’re Looking For Essential: Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture (or equivalent). Previous experience maintaining parks, open spaces, and cemeteries. Experience in grave preparation, excavation, shoring, and backfill operations. Ability to work independently and lead a team. Knowledge of fine turf and sports pitch maintenance. Full UK driving licence. Physically able to undertake duties. Desirable: PA1 & PA6a Pesticide Application. IOSH Working Safely. 360 Excavator Licence. Experience with playground inspections and memorial safety checks. What you’ll get in return: Hands on experience working with teams that have award winning standards. Training and development opportunities including leadership skills and a range of grounds maintenance equipment and methodologies. A competitive rate of pay including additional benefits such as employer pension contributions, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow. We will be holding a recruitment drop-in session at the Wyre Council Copse Road Depot on Tuesday 21 April between 12.00pm and 2.00pm for anyone that wants to come along and discuss the position or needs help with their application. No appointment necessary, simply turn up on the day. To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website www.wyre.gov.uk. Please note there is no need for previous applicants to reapply. Closing date: 26 April 2026 How to apply A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development. Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths. To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application