Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative (Gardener) Location of work: Earlswood Depot, various sites throughout the borough Salary: £24,186 - £25,782 per annum Basis: Permanent, Full time Hours: Annualised Hours (40hrs summer, 8 months / 27hrs winter, 4 months) About the Role Do you love working in the outdoors? Then this is the job is for you. We are now recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Gardener to join our Greenspaces team. Working within a small team carrying out routine ground maintenance operations in our parks and open spaces, including the maintenance of flower beds, shrubs, trees, and lawns through regular planting, pruning, mowing, watering, and weeding. You will be required to use a ride on mowers, strimmer’s and hedge cutters and have a good understanding of grounds maintenance operations. Some of the duties include: Maintain flower beds, shrubs, trees, and lawns through regular planting, pruning, mowing, watering, and weeding. Assist with landscaping projects, planting schemes, and biodiversity initiatives. Operate a range of horticultural machinery and tools. Carry out routine inspections of park features, reporting any damage or safety concerns. Support in the delivery of the council’s biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability objectives. About the Person Experience in horticulture, grounds maintenance, or similar roles. Qualification in the use of grounds maintenance machinery. Relevant horticultural qualification. Experience using ride on machinery. Have good knowledge of plant care, turf management, and seasonal gardening practices. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Have a strong awareness of health and safety and safe working practices. Be physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions. Full UK driving licence. Staff Benefits In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits. We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. Additional Information For an informal discussion about the role, please call Russell Potts, Greenspaces Supervisor on 01737 276094 We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role. Closing date: Sunday 13th July 2025 at 23:59 Interview date: To be confirmed Values and Behaviours Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation. See ' Who we are ' as a council, to find out more about us. Click here to view a Job Summary, Person Specification and Employment Pack.