Craft Gardeners in the horticultural team at Leicester City Council maintain the city's parks, open spaces and wider green infrastructure. The work covers horticultural and hard landscape upkeep, chemical application, sports surfaces and specialist equipment, along with advising people who use the facilities. Hours run Monday to Friday from 7:30am, with occasional out-of-hours emergency cover and outdoor work in all weathers. A full driving licence is essential, as driving is part of the role.
What the job involves
- Maintain horticultural features across parks, open spaces and green infrastructure
- Maintain hard landscape features, including buildings
- Prepare and apply chemicals
- Keep sites clean and tidy
- Maintain sports features such as artificial surfaces
- Operate and maintain hand and mechanical specialist equipment safely
- Advise people using council facilities to maintain a high standard of customer service
- Complete paperwork and keep records accurate and up to date
- Provide emergency cover outside normal working hours when required
- Work under the guidance of the Local Area Manager and Team Leader
Experience
- Previous experience in horticulture or groundsmanship
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of COSHH regulations
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Manual handling and lifting heavy equipment and materials
- Working without close supervision, using own initiativeWorking well in a team
- Highly safety-conscious when using specialist equipment
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence
What’s offered
- Generous annual leave
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Option of flexible working
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains
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