Gardener
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 to £12.65 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2LF |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -082025-5017_1755532586 |
Summary
The Best Connection are seeking a committed and experienced Gardener to join our client within the local authority in Derbyshire. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the appearance of public spaces, ensuring they are safe, clean, and welcoming for residents and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake general grounds maintenance duties across parks, open spaces, cemeteries, highways, and other council-managed land
- Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers, strimmers, and other powered equipment
- Weed control, including manual weeding and application of herbicides.
- Litter picking and removal of green waste from work sites
- Record work activities, report defects, and comply with health and safety procedures at all times
- Provide excellent customer service and engage respectfully with members of the public when required
- Work as part of a team and independently to meet service standards and deadlines
Essential Requirements:
- Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, or a similar outdoor manual role
- Ability to undertake physically demanding work in all weather conditions
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- A full UK driving licence is a must
- A flexible approach and willingness to work in a variety of outdoor environments
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Weekly pay
- Opportunity to work in varied outdoor settings across the county
- Supportive team environment within a respected public sector employer
- Pension contribution and accrued holidays
- Permanent opportunities for the most suitable applicants
- Free car parking and company vehicle use
If you take pride in outdoor work and wish to contribute to the upkeep of Derbyshire's green spaces, we welcome your application.