Gardener (Grade 4)

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES, Newport City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.26 per hour

This position is for Grass cutter at Newport City Council

JOB PURPOSE

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 Clients

Qualifications

NVQ stage 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) a minimum of two years’ proven practical experience in Grounds Maintenance work

Possession of a current, full, UK driving licence is essential

Possess a spraying certificate

Knowledge

Possess knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment and its maintenance (or be prepared to undertake training)

Knowledge of plant identification and disorders

Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulations

Experience

Able to demonstrate all practical aspects of horticulture, including grass cutting and general horticultual machinery

Experience of soft landscaping work

Experience of using mowing equipment and small plant (e.g. pedestrian mowers, strimmers etc.)