Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of an 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

The Gardener role involves operating grounds maintenance equipment, undertaking seasonal duties, and ensuring high standards of environmental presentation are maintained at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain lawns, hedges, shrubs, flower beds, and communal gardens across council estates and public spaces.
• Carry out grass cutting, strimming, pruning, weeding, planting, and other horticultural tasks.
• Undertake regular litter picking, waste removal, and general cleansing duties in outdoor areas.
• Ensure pathways, entrances, communal areas, and open spaces remain clean, safe, and free from hazards.
• Perform seasonal maintenance activities including leaf clearance, snow removal, gritting, and winter maintenance duties.
• Identify and report fly-tipping, vandalism, damaged infrastructure, safety hazards, or other environmental concerns.

Essentials

• Full UK driving licence with the ability to drive a 3.5-tonne van.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, environmental services, or a similar outdoor maintenance role.
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements relating to outdoor maintenance and public spaces.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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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