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Gardener - Newport City Council

Ackerman Pierce
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Newport, Newport NP20 7AE, Wales

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Newport City Council is seeking a Gardener (Grade 4) for a 20-week seasonal contract, with the possibility of extension.
  • The position involves grass cutting work in cemeteries throughout Newport, with a pay rate of £13.26 per hour.
  • Candidates must have at least two years of proven practical experience in Grounds Maintenance or hold an NVQ stage 1 in Horticulture or equivalent.
  • Applicants should possess a valid driving license and demonstrate practical skills in horticulture and soft landscaping.
  • Knowledge of mechanical plant maintenance, plant identification, and health and safety regulations is also required.

Gardener (Grade 4) - Building Services & Maintenance - Newport City Council

Contract 20 weeks maybe extended

Rate £13.26

Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES, United Kingdom

This is seasonal grass cutting work throughout Newport City Council Cemeteries. Must hold a valid Driving Licence.

  1. NVQ stage 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR a minimum of two years' proven practical experience in Grounds Maintenance work

Experience

Experience

Able to demonstrate all practical aspects of horticulture, including grass cutting and general horticultual machinery

Experience of soft landscaping work

Experience of using mowing equipment and small plant (e.g. pedestrian mowers, strimmers etc.

Knowledge

Possess knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment and its maintenance (or be prepared to undertake training)

  1. Knowledge of plant identification and disorders
  2. Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulate

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