Gardener (Public Sector) Immediate Start - Belfast, United Kingdom - VANRATH

VANRATH

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Belfast, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Gardener (Public Sector)
Are you looking for a
Gardener (Public Sector) role? Interested in working for a Public Sector organisation?

VANRATH are assisting a major Public Sector organisation with the recruitment of a
Gardener in Belfast. The role will initially run for around 3 months, with this highly likely to be extended, this proves to be a great opportunity.

Salary
£10.60 per hour + Fantastic Public Sector Benefits

Responsibilities

To maintain the orderly condition of grounds, that is, sweeping, hoeing, raking, mowing, edging, removal of litter/rubbish, etc.
To carry out labour associated with soil cultivation, manuring, site preparation and construction.
To carry out grass cutting, hedge cutting and pruning.
To use powered hand tools and light plant to perform duties.
To load, unload and move equipment and materials such as mowers, barrows, plants, soil, fertilisers, horticultural tools and sundries.
To maintain all tools and equipment in a satisfactory condition including the cleaning of garden tools and basic cleaning and maintenance of lawnmowers.
To undergo periodic training as and when required.
To carry out skilled horticultural/sports ground/arboricultural operations. To also identify, maintain and cultivate a wide range of plants, trees and shrubs and be able to take remedial action to control growth/pests/diseases, use of wide range of horticultural tools and sundries.

The Ideal Person

Possess an NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture, or an equivalent relevant qualification;
Possess the PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates;
and:

Undertaking gardening and horticultural work, for example, grass cutting, hedge trimming, turfing and seed sowing, planting, working in glasshouses, sweeping, removal of litter and rubbish etc; and

Dealing with members of the public, in a face to face environment.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 3 months

Salary:
£10.00-£10.60 per hour

Benefits: