Job Description

Gardener

Location:

Telford Street, Newport, NP19 0ES

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Duration:

2+ Months

Working Hours:

Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate:

13.26 per hour

Job Ref:

OR13333

Job Responsibilities

As part of the team, you will be expected to:

Carry out all aspects of practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards as required by the Grounds Maintenance Specification and Clients. Use a high level of gardening skills to meet horticultural standards, including grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and clearing leaves and litter. Plant bedding plants, trees, and shrubs, and maintain shrub beds through pruning and division. Apply chemicals as necessary for maintenance tasks. Maintain, set out, and mark sports facilities. Engage in general soft landscaping works, such as top-soiling, cultivation, seeding, and shrub bed renewal. Operate and ensure all vehicles, plant, and machinery are kept in good working order, complying with Health and Safety at Work Act and Road Traffic Regulations. Report any defects in tools and equipment to the line manager. Take reasonable care of your own and others' safety, cooperating with managers/supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties, and report incidents, accidents, and faults.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

NVQ stage 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) or a minimum of two years' proven practical experience in Grounds Maintenance work. Possession of a current, full, UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

Possess a spraying certificate.

Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment and its maintenance, or willingness to undertake training. Knowledge of plant identification and disorders. Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulations. Experience in all practical aspects of horticulture, including grass cutting and general horticultural machinery. Experience in soft landscaping work. Experience using mowing equipment and small plant, such as pedestrian mowers and strimmers.

Aptitude & Skills

Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision. Ability to work to deadlines. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Willingness and ability to undertake further training and learn new skills. Punctuality and reliability. Commitment to the improvement and development of the gardening team. Flexible approach to people and work, and willingness to assist colleagues when necessary. Possess a pleasant manner and positive attitude. Stamina to undertake the physical aspects of the role. Ability to work outdoors irrespective of weather or conditions. Ability to work in any location within the town boundary. Availability to work overtime if necessary. Ability to interpret plant plans.

Expected Behaviours & Values

Encourage and support others as part of a team, giving guidance and advice. Grow positive working relationships. Contribute to and be open to change. Communicate openly, being straightforward with people to generate trust and confidence. Follow procedures and rules, giving feedback where improvements can be made. Honestly reflect on personal style and its impact on others, and develop skills to adapt style as appropriate.

Equal Opportunities

Understand and demonstrate a willingness to positively promote the Strategic Equality Plan of Newport Town Council.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: 13.26 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Work Location: In person