Gardener

Description

Our local government clients in Tower Hamlets, East London, require a Gardener to work as part of the Green Team, maintaining parks, green spaces, and horticultural features to a high standard of appearance, and providing a frontline presence and contact with users of the gardens and open spaces.

Your key responsibilities will include:

To carry out a range of horticultural maintenance activities, in accordance with best horticultural practices, so that designated sites are prepared and maintained to a high standard of horticulture and overall appearance.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• Qualification in Landscaping or equivalent experience
• A full, current UK Driving licence
• Good standard of Education, including numeracy
• Basic IT knowledge, including Mobile phone and handheld tablet

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

• 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 fine turf 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
• Experience in the use of appropriate grounds maintenance tools and machinery
• Able to operate and carry out routine maintenance of horticultural machinery, tools, and equipment
• 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
• Ability to work as part of a team to undertake a range of horticultural tasks and activities
• Well-developed communication skills for dealing with the public, community groups and colleagues.
• Ability to support and lead small-scale community events and activities.
• The ability to undertake any training relevant to the delivery of the service

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years References
• DBS Disclosure Required
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.