We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a Gardener, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £15.03 - £19.66 per hour

Summary:

Southwark Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Gardener to perform a full range of horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks across housing estates, highways, and other public areas within the borough. This hands-on role involves operating various horticultural machinery and contributing to the aesthetic and environmental upkeep of green spaces.

A full UK driving licence is essential, and experience with towing trailers is preferred, as you will be expected to transport machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide range of horticultural duties including grass cutting, shrub pruning, planting, and general grounds maintenance.
• Operate, clean, and maintain a variety of horticultural tools, equipment, and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations, and in compliance with Council policies and procedures.
• Secure and maintain the Council's property and equipment, reporting any defects or issues to the supervisor.
• Follow the instructions of the Area Manager and Supervisor and complete associated administrative tasks where necessary.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in grounds maintenance, cleaning, or waste management.

• Basic understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act and relevant working practices.
• Knowledge of the Councils Equality and Diversity policies.
• Proven experience working in a grounds maintenance, horticultural, cleaning, or waste management environment.
• Practical experience using horticultural machinery (e.g., mowers, hedge trimmers) and equipment.

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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