The Role:
You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality horticultural and grounds maintenance work across Leicester's parks, open spaces and green areas.
For the below Depots:
* Knighton Park Depot
* Evington Park Depot
* Abbey Park Depot
Duties will include:
* General horticulture and grounds maintenance
* Maintaining parks, green spaces and landscaped areas
* Maintaining sports areas and artificial surfaces
* Developing and maintaining hard and soft landscaping
* Using horticultural hand tools and specialist equipment
* Driving and operating tractors
* Applying chemicals such as herbicides, fungicides and insecticides
* Keeping sites clean, safe and tidy
* Providing advice and assistance to members of the public
* Completing basic paperwork and reporting any issues
* Working as part of a team and independently
Requirements:
* Previous experience in horticulture, gardening or grounds maintenance
* Full UK Driving licence is essential.
* Experience using horticultural equipment
* Good communication and customer service skills
* Good understanding of Health & Safety
* Horticulture/Grounds Maintenance qualification preferred
* Tractor driving experience/qualification desirable
* Pesticide application qualification desirable
* Candidates must have their own safety boots
Hours & Pay:
* Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–3:30pm
* Friday: 7:30am–3:00pm
* 30-minute unpaid lunch
* £13.49 Per Hour
* Weekly via agency!
Sounds like you? Can start ASAP? Please apply with an up to date CV Now! For more information, please call the office on (phone number removed)
Salary description
£13.49 - £13.49 per hour