We are seeking highly motivated Gardeners to join our local government client in Southwark, London. Passionate about green spaces and making a visible difference in your community. This is a hands-on role where you'll help maintain and enhance the outdoor areas of our estates, ensuring they remain safe, attractive, and environmentally friendly for residents. A driving licence is essential for this role.
Responsibilities
Maintain communal green spaces through grass cutting, shrub pruning, and seasonal planting.
Operate and maintain horticultural machinery, including mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws.
Apply pesticides and herbicides safely, following National Proficiency Test guidance.
Support biodiversity by incorporating features like meadows, orchards, and bulb planting.
Ensure health and safety compliance, including PPE use and COSHH regulations.
Interact courteously with residents and report any hazards or incidents.
Qualifications – Essential
GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
NVQ Level 2 in horticulture (or willingness to work towards it).
A full UK driving licence is desirable.
Basic IT knowledge, including Mobile phone and handheld tablet (PDA)
Criteria for Shortlisting - About You - What We're Looking for in the Ideal Candidate:
Experience using grounds machinery is essential: Strimmer, hedge cutters, blowers and mowers.
Ability to maintain and identify faults in gardening tools and machinery.
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Knowledge of issues relating to parks and open spaces.
Knowledge of First Aid
Knowledge of Health & Safety about parks and open spaces, and the safe use of Pesticides.
Working knowledge of plants, bedding schemes and maintenance.
Experience of working in a front-line ground maintenance service
Working experience in maintaining green spaces to a high standard
Experience of working alone and as a member of a team
Able to operate and carry out routine maintenance of horticultural machinery, tools, and equipment in designated parks and green spaces to a high standard of appearance
The ability to work outside, on-site
To complete tasks within the agreed timescale and standards
The ability to undertake any training relevant to the delivery of the service
Compliance Requirements
Three years of references required.
Compliance Requirements
Willingness to participate in the mandatory Right to Work Checks as part of the pre-screening application process.
Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, acts as the employment business for this vacancy. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace
Salary description
£20.60 - £20.60 per hour