Job Introduction
The parks maintenance team manages all parks, recreational grounds, cemeteries and highways verges across the district.
We are looking for a Semi Skilled Gardener to join our dedicated team in the department of place. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.
A semi skilled gardener will work as part of a team or occasionally on their own, carrying out all general grounds maintenance duties, e.g. grass cutting, shrub and flower bed maintenance or any other horticultural tasks as identified on sites within the Local Authority district.
The main responsibilities of this role:
- Maintaining good public relations and dealing with enquiries from members of the public.
- Ensuring that equipment is safe to use and that all safety requirements applicable to the operative, other employees and members of the public are adhered to.
- Operation of and minor maintenance of mowing equipment, small tools and plant.
- Security of equipment and plant being used on site.
- Carrying out works to a high standard.
- Own health and safety whilst working on site, and also responsible for colleagues and members of the public.
- Working in a public domain and adhering to Bradford Council’s code of conduct.
- Carrying out day to day instructions from the Supervisor or Senior Parks Officer
It is essential that have:
- Experience of working in a grounds maintenance setting.
- Educated to NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture and / or demonstratable experience to operate at this level.
- A full UK valid driving licence.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Neil McLaughlin on 07582 108194 or email Neil.Mclaughlin@bradford.gov.uk
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council’s Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.
