Assistant Gardener

2 months contract with a local authority

Job Summary:

The Parks team require staff to help us to keep them in the excellent condition our visitors demand We are looking for enthusiastic and self motivated individuals

Essential Experience/Skills Required:

Previous experience in grounds maintenance desirable

Minimum plant knowledge desirable

Understanding of Health & Safety essential

Ability to take and understand clear instructions essential

Ability to work in all weather conditions essential

Ability to complete physical tasks unsupervised essential

Customer Care experience / dealing with public desirable

Ability to work within a team or as a lone worker essential

Driving licence allowing up to 3.5 tonne (transit tipper) preferred but not essential

Additional information to note:

Is you are under the age of 25 the rate will be amended to the National Minimum Wage of 6.70. If your are successful once they have worked for 8 consecutive weeks the rate will update to the London Living Wage of 9.40 Per Hour.

The closing date for this position is ASAP