Overview
Gardener Jobs in Newport, Wales, UK at Barker Ross
Our Public Sector Client based in Newport requires 20 Gardeners to join their busy building Street scene & City Services Team. The positions are due to start at the end of March 25 and run for approximately 12 weeks.
In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.
The main
purpose
of the role is to work as directed to carry out all aspects of practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards as required by the Grounds Maintenance Specification and Team.
Using a high level of gardening skills to meet the horticultural standards within the
specification and to undertake all horticultural operations, including:
· Grassing cutting duties/strimming/hedge trimming/clearing leaves and litter
· Planting out of bedding plants, trees and shrubs
· Shrub bed planting and maintenance (e.g. pruning and division)
· Application of chemicals
· Maintenance, setting out and marking sports facilities
· General soft landscaping works (e.g. top-soiling, cultivation, seeding, shrub-bed renewal etc.)
Candidates will also be required to operate and maintain vehicles, plant & machinery. Due to the nature of the work, a
proven track record
of two years practical experience in Ground Maintenance work or an NVQ Level one in Horticulture.
Candidates will need a valid driving license that has been held for a minimum of 12 months.
The hourly rate for these roles is £12.59 per hour.
Please apply in the first instance to (url removed)
Barker Ross Group values
diversity
and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Title: Gardener
Company: Barker Ross
Location: Newport, Wales, UK
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Landscaping, Outdoor / Nature, Gardening, Lawn Care), Trades / Skilled Labor (Landscaping, Outdoor / Nature)
