Gardener, Wigan

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Gardener to work with our client on a temporary basis for a duration of three months. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Overview:
The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance and horticultural duties, ensuring outdoor spaces are maintained to a high standard. The role requires candidates to work independently, operate machinery safely and support the delivery of high-quality environmental services.

Main Duties:

• Carry out grass cutting, hedge cutting, pruning, planting and general grounds maintenance duties
• Maintain flower beds, shrub beds, herbaceous borders and formal lawns
• Undertake sports pitch marking and soft and hard landscaping works
• Operate a range of grass cutting machinery and powered hand tools safely and effectively
• Maintain accurate operational records and submit documentation as required
• Take responsibility for the security of vehicles, machinery, fuel and materials
• Support health and safety procedures, policies and good working practices
• Assist with resolving day-to-day enquiries, issues and complaints
• Report environmental concerns including fly tipping, blocked gullies and anti-social behaviour through the appropriate procedures

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience within grounds maintenance or horticultural services
• Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery and powered hand tools
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a grounds maintenance environment
• Full UK driving licence
• PA1, PA6 and Quad (PA2) certifications are desirable

If your skills mach the above criteria, please apply with your updated CV.