Description
Our local government clients in Tower Hamlets, East London, require a Gardener to work as part of the Green Team, maintaining parks, green spaces, and horticultural features to a high standard of appearance, and providing a frontline presence and contact with users of the gardens and open spaces.
Your key responsibilities will include:
To carry out a range of horticultural maintenance activities, in accordance with best horticultural practices, so that designated sites are prepared and maintained to a high standard of horticulture and overall appearance.
Qualification – Essential
- GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
- Qualification in Landscaping or equivalent experience
- A full, current UK Driving licence
- Good standard of Education, including numeracy
- Basic IT knowledge, including Mobile phone and handheld tablet
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.
- Knowledge of issues relating to parks and open spaces.
- Knowledge of First Aid
- Knowledge of Health & Safety about parks and open spaces, and the safe use of Pesticides
- Working knowledge of plants, bedding schemes and fine turf maintenance
- Experience of working in a front-line ground maintenance service
- Working experience in maintaining green spaces to a high standard
- Experience of working alone and as a member of a team
- Experience in the use of appropriate grounds maintenance tools and machinery
- Able to operate and carry out routine maintenance of horticultural machinery, tools, and equipment
- designated parks and green spaces to a high standard of appearance
- The ability to work outside, on-site
- To complete tasks within the agreed timescale and standards
- Ability to work as part of a team to undertake a range of horticultural tasks and activities
- Well-developed communication skills for dealing with the public, community groups and colleagues.
- Ability to support and lead small-scale community events and activities.
- The ability to undertake any training relevant to the delivery of the service
Essential Compliance Requirements
- 3 Years References
- DBS Disclosure Required
- A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.
Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.