Skilled Gardener
| Posting date: | 25 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,711 to £30,060 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2025 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hyndburn Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2282 |
Summary
Skilled Gardener
Environmental Services
£27,711 – £30,060
37 Hours
Safety Critical Role
An opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic person to join our award winning Parks and Open Spaces section, within Environmental Services. The Parks Service in Hyndburn has 11 green flag awards, which is the highest number for a Council in Lancashire. You will work throughout the borough and undertake all types of gardening, grounds maintenance and other operational activities necessary to maintain the parks and green spaces of Hyndburn.
You will have a horticultural background with at least two years experience working in a landscaping or grounds maintenance environment. You will be qualified to NVQ level 2 in horticulture or equivalent. If successful you will become a valued member of our award winning team. A current driving license is essential for this post holder.
If you are as passionate about delivering results as we are, and if you want a job where you can be part of a team that’s making a real difference, we’d like to hear from you.
Closing Date: 12 noon Tuesday 8th April 2025
Vacancy Ref: 2282
Environmental Services
£27,711 – £30,060
37 Hours
Safety Critical Role
An opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic person to join our award winning Parks and Open Spaces section, within Environmental Services. The Parks Service in Hyndburn has 11 green flag awards, which is the highest number for a Council in Lancashire. You will work throughout the borough and undertake all types of gardening, grounds maintenance and other operational activities necessary to maintain the parks and green spaces of Hyndburn.
You will have a horticultural background with at least two years experience working in a landscaping or grounds maintenance environment. You will be qualified to NVQ level 2 in horticulture or equivalent. If successful you will become a valued member of our award winning team. A current driving license is essential for this post holder.
If you are as passionate about delivering results as we are, and if you want a job where you can be part of a team that’s making a real difference, we’d like to hear from you.
Closing Date: 12 noon Tuesday 8th April 2025
Vacancy Ref: 2282
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