Skilled Gardener/Driver
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,598 to £31,022 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hyndburn Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2305 |
Summary
Skilled Gardener/Driver
£28,598 - £31,022 per annum
37 Hours per week
Safety Critical Role
Hyndburn is a great place to work. Over recent years we’ve established an impressive reputation as a Council with a strong sense of direction and an enviable record for improving services and getting things done. We now have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team.
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.
As a Safety Critical role, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our pre-employment checks. You will also be subject to testing at random intervals during the course of your employment
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
Vacancy Reference: 2305
Closing Date : 12 noon Tuesday 14 October 2025
£28,598 - £31,022 per annum
37 Hours per week
Safety Critical Role
Hyndburn is a great place to work. Over recent years we’ve established an impressive reputation as a Council with a strong sense of direction and an enviable record for improving services and getting things done. We now have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team.
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.
As a Safety Critical role, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our pre-employment checks. You will also be subject to testing at random intervals during the course of your employment
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
Vacancy Reference: 2305
Closing Date : 12 noon Tuesday 14 October 2025
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