Gardener/Chargehand
Location: Telford Street, Newport, NP19 0ES
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 7+ months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00
Pay Rate: £ 13.26 Per Hour
Job Ref: OR22347
Job Responsibilities
Carry out all practical horticultural operations to the required standards, including:
Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, leaf and litter clearance.
Planting and maintaining bedding plants, shrubs, and trees.
Pruning, division, and general shrub bed maintenance.
Application of chemicals safely and according to guidelines.
Maintenance, marking, and setting out of sports facilities.
General soft landscaping work, e.g., top-soiling, cultivation, seeding, and shrub-bed renewal.
Operate and maintain vehicles, plant, and machinery safely and in good working order, complying with Health & Safety and Road Traffic regulations.
Report any defects in tools, equipment, or vehicles to the line manager.
Take reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others; comply with statutory health & safety duties.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, assisting when necessary, and demonstrate flexibility to meet team needs.
Maintain high standards of work quality, punctuality, and reliability.
Undertake training and development to enhance skills and knowledge as required.
Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements:
NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR a minimum of 2 years’ proven practical experience in grounds maintenance.
We require seasonal workers to help maintain and manage the green spaces around the city during the growing period.
Experience in all practical aspects of horticulture, including grass cutting and operating horticultural machinery.
Knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment maintenance (or willingness to undertake training).
Current, full UK driving licence.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and meet deadlines.
Good communication skills (oral and written).
Physical fitness and stamina to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Reliability, punctuality, and a flexible approach to work.
Nice-to-Have Requirements:
Experience in soft landscaping and general horticultural maintenance.
Knowledge of plant identification and disorders.
Spraying certificate or experience in chemical application.
Ability to interpret planting plans and contribute to team improvements.
Commitment to personal development and willingness to undertake further training.
Ability to assist and guide colleagues, supporting positive team dynamics.
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