Gardener

Description

Our local government clients in Cardiff, Wales, are recruiting for a Gardener. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the community by maintaining parks, green spaces, sports turf maintenance and horticultural features to a high standard, fostering a welcoming environment for garden and open-space users.

Responsibility

To carry out horticultural and maintenance activities, including plant care, turf management, and equipment operation, ensuring designated sites are prepared and maintained to a high standard of horticulture and overall appearance.

Qualification – Essential

• 3 GCSE's, Grades A-C, or equivalent, including English and Mathematics
• Recognised qualification in sports turf maintenance, or be able to demonstrate experience
• A full, current UK Driving licence
• Good standard of Education, including numeracy
• Basic IT knowledge, including Mobile phone and handheld tablet

Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage - About You:

• Candidate must have a recognised qualification in sports turf maintenance or demonstrate relevant experience in turf care and grounds maintenance.  

• 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
• Good IT Skills
• 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.
• To undertake any relevant training that supports your development and enhances the delivery of our horticultural services, encouraging continuous learning and growth.

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 the employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.