We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a Gardener, on a 6.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £15.38 - £20.10 per hour
Summary:
As a Gardener on council estates, you will play a vital role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming outdoor environments for residents. This includes maintaining communal green spaces, pathways, play areas, and estate entrances. Your work helps promote community pride while ensuring outdoor areas are well-kept, safe, and accessible for all residents.
Responsibilities:
* Maintain lawns, hedges, flower beds, and communal gardens across council estates.
* Carry out regular litter picking and waste removal from outdoor areas.
* Ensure pathways, entrances, and communal spaces are clean, tidy, and hazard-free.
* Perform seasonal duties such as leaf clearance, snow removal, and gritting.
* Report fly-tipping, vandalism, or health and safety concerns to the appropriate council team.
* Operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, strimmers, and leaf blowers.
Essentials:
* Must be a driver and be able to drive a 3.5 tone van
* Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or similar outdoor maintenance roles is preferred
* Basic knowledge of horticulture and plant care
* Familiarity with health and safety procedures in public spaces
* Ability to operate and maintain outdoor tools and machinery
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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