Supervisor Gardener - 12422_1763133237
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £29,173.00 i £33,287.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | The City of Edinburgh Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 12422_1763133237 |
Crynodeb
Supervisor Gardener
Inverleith Depot
Salary: £29,173 - £33,287
Hours: 36 per week
Supervisor Gardener position within our Parks & Greenspace Operational Services
This post will be based at one of our operational depots across the city, either at our Bankhead or Inverleith Depots.
This supervisory role will oversee and carry out horticultural, landscaping and ground maintenance duties to improve Edinburgh's parks, gardens and greenspaces.
They will lead and manage the performance of Senior Gardeners, Gardeners and any other staff within their operational team.
This post will provides training and instruction in horticultural practice to Senior Gardeners, Gardeners and Seasonal/Apprentice Gardeners.
Leads and develops team-working within gardening squad.
Monitors the performance of staff being supervised, ensuring that horticultural standards are consistently achieved.
Deputises for other supervisors or Team Leaders as required by the Service.
Identifies and initiates opportunities for operational and horticultural improvement within the duties of the position.
On site the post holder will supervise up to 5 staff to supervise; typically Senior Gardener, Gardener, Seasonal Gardener and Apprentice Gardener posts.
Assist the Team Leader in the development of these staff, including training and instruction as required.
Lead by example and positively promote environmental policies, practices and initiatives including pesticide, peat and waste minimisation initiatives.
Implement operations to deliver horticultural standards.
Design and prepare training courses and assessments which enhance and develop horticultural skills.
Be responsible for the delivery of Council policies and service improvement initiatives and provide appropriate performance information.
Contribute to the development of, and ensure the implementation of, Parks Quality Assessments, Green Flag Award applications, Landscape Quality Standards, Park Improvement Plans and site management plans.
Gather information on performance for identified groups of staff to assist managers effectively carry out 1:1s, PRD, performance management, and attendance management.
Investigate customer service requests / enquiries and take appropriate action.
Use hand held technology to record work, receive instructions and report back on actions or problems identified.
Prepare, review and update operational risk assessments.
The post holder will be expected to operate a range of vehicles, machinery and equipment.
Plan and make decisions with regards to horticultural, landscaping and ground maintenance improvements and issues within a given park, garden, cemetery or other greenspace.
Ensure that performance targets are achieved and that these contribute to an effective and efficient horticultural and ground maintenance service.
Prepare and ensure the implementation of site management plans, Park Improvement Plans, Green Flag Award site management requirements, and actions to ensure that the appropriate quality standards are met.
Respond proactively to issues and queries from park users and community representatives in line with service delivery obligations.
Be responsible for determining the work practices/arrangements and standards of work, in relation to managing the team on a daily basis.
The post holder will be responsible for a range of equipment and machinery, including handheld IT equipment (recording issues and reporting on actions).
The post holder will organise and manage their own workload as required by the department and to organise and monitor the workload and performance of other staff.
Duties involve lengthy periods of heavy manual work. The post holder will be required to work in all weather and ground conditions and in moving traffic. (90% of time)
Health and safety guidelines with risk assessments should be adhered to when on site. Operate in accordance with the Council's Lone Working policy.
Knowledge and skills in horticulture and parks and grounds maintenance is required and a relevant qualification to SVQ 3 level or equivalent or shows levels of relevant experience.
The Council must abide by relevant health & safety and employment law, as well as the common law duty of care. All members of staff are required to take care for their personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions or inactions. You are therefore required to carry out your duties in a safe manner in accordance with instructions and in compliance with safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice. You are required to advise your line manager if you become aware of any unsafe practice or condition or if you have any other safety concerns and should comply with accident and near-miss reporting procedures.
If you supervise, manage or lead other staff, you are also responsible for ensuring that the Council's operations are carried out in such a way that ensures, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of those staff and that of any others who may be affected. You will therefore conduct relevant risk assessments and assign duties with appropriate instructions, in compliance with safety
rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice. You will address and/or escalate any issues of any unsafe practice, condition or any other safety concerns you identify or that are brought to your attention, taking appropriate advice as necessary and will ensure that accident and near-miss reporting procedures are understood and complied with.
We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.
As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we're bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.
To help achieve this, we're changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our">https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours">Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs
View Supervisor">https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/36789/supervisor-gardener-c… Gardener job description
https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuQW5kZXJzb24uNDc5MzUuMTM1MzJAY2l0e…;
Aelod balch o'r cynllun cyflogwyr Hyderus o ran Anabledd