At Wyre, we take pride in the maintenance of our outdoor spaces. To help us achieve this, we are looking to recruit a Skilled Gardener that has the necessary skills and ability to maintain our award-winning open spaces.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the borough’s parks, cemeteries, and landscaped areas. You will assist the Parks Area Team Leader in day-to-day operations and take a lead role in managing the team during their absence.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and recreational areas to the highest standards.
- Operate and maintain a range of grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
- Undertake fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.
- Carry out grave digging and related cemetery tasks.
- Complete playground inspections and record findings.
- Provide a visible, professional presence while carrying out duties.
- Support health and safety compliance and promote best practice.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture (or equivalent).
- Previous experience maintaining parks, open spaces, and cemeteries.
- Experience in grave preparation, excavation, shoring, and backfill operations.
- Ability to work independently and lead a team.
- Knowledge of fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Physically able to undertake duties.
Desirable
- PA1 & PA6a Pesticide Application.
- IOSH Working Safely.
- 360 Excavator Licence.
- Experience with playground inspections and memorial safety checks.
What you’ll get in return:
- Hands on experience working with teams that have award winning standards.
- Training and development opportunities including leadership skills and a range of grounds maintenance equipment and methodologies.
- A competitive rate of pay including additional benefits such as employer pension contributions, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow.
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