Gardener
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,403 to £26,824 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Clitheroe, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ribble Valley Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | COM941 |
Summary
Gardener
Salthill Depot
Reference: COM941
Pay: Scale 3 (scp 7-8) £26,403 to £26,824 per annum
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will carry out general maintenance of parks, playing fields and other open spaces throughout the Ribble Valley.
Experience of working in a horticultural setting, grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance and associated groundwork is desirable.
In order to undertake the role full a full UK driving licence is essential.
You will need to demonstrate an awareness of Health and Safety regulations in relation to chemicals, machinery and working practices.
A DBS check is required for this post, which will be arranged after a conditional offer has been made.
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.
Closing date: Monday 9 February 2026
Interview date: Thursday 19 February 2026
To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs
Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone)
Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Salthill Depot
Reference: COM941
Pay: Scale 3 (scp 7-8) £26,403 to £26,824 per annum
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will carry out general maintenance of parks, playing fields and other open spaces throughout the Ribble Valley.
Experience of working in a horticultural setting, grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance and associated groundwork is desirable.
In order to undertake the role full a full UK driving licence is essential.
You will need to demonstrate an awareness of Health and Safety regulations in relation to chemicals, machinery and working practices.
A DBS check is required for this post, which will be arranged after a conditional offer has been made.
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.
Closing date: Monday 9 February 2026
Interview date: Thursday 19 February 2026
To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs
Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone)
Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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