Semi Skilled Gardener

Job Introduction

The Parks Department employs semi skilled and skilled gardeners to maintain our parks and green spaces across the Bradford District

We are looking for 5 Semi Skilled Gardener(s) to join our dedicated teams in the Parks Department in Bradford East, South & West. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.

The main responsibilities of this role:

• To assist with the grounds maintenance duties within the Bradford District
• To work as part of a team in delivering the grounds maintenance duties throughout the Bradford South Area in parks/cemetery\’s and public open spaces and on the highway.
• Must have a current valid driving licence to drive vehicles up to 3.5 (category B).
• Should be familiar with general horticultural practices and be experienced with the use of ride on type mowing machinery and other powered pedestrian plant.
• To be able to work as part of a team and to work under your own initiative and be able to respond to written and verbal instruction.
• Working as part of the wider Parks & Street Cleansing Service to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of high quality services throughout the Bradford District.
• Must be physically capable and be able to work on uneven terrain in all weathers.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please email

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council\’s Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.

Semi Skilled Gardener

• Salary £25, £25,185.00 Per Annum
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference bradfordmbc/TP/752/1251
• Contract Type Permanent
• Working Hours 37 hours
• Closing Date 10 October, 2025
• Job Category Environment
• Service Waste, Fleet, Env Health & Licensing
• Location Peel Park Depot (East) and Lister Park Depot (West) and Wakefield Road Depot (South), Bradford, United Kingdom
• Additonal Payments N/A
• Posted on 15 September, 2025