Gardener/Chargehand (Grade 4)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.26 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Newport, Wales |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Nations Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance
Location : Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES
Newport City Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £13.26
JOB PURPOSE
To work as directed to carry out all aspects of practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards
KEY RESULT AREAS
1. To use a high level of gardening skills to meet the horticultural standards within the specification and to undertake all horticultural operations, including:
Grassing cutting duties/strimming/hedge trimming/clearing leaves and litter
Planting out of bedding plants, trees and shrubs
Shrub bed planting and maintenance (e.g. pruning and division)
Application of chemicals
Maintenance, setting out and marking sports facilities
General soft landscaping works (e.g. top-soiling, cultivation, seeding, shrub-bed renewal etc.)
2. To operate, and be responsible for ensuring that all vehicles, plant and machinery are kept in good working orders and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Road Traffic Regulations
3. To report any defects in tools and equipment to line manager
Qualifications
NVQ stage 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR a minimum of two years' proven practical experience in Grounds Maintenance work
Possession of a current, full, UK driving licence is essential
1. Possess a spraying certificate
Experience
1. Able to demonstrate all practical aspects of horticulture,
including grass cutting and general horticultural machinery
1. Experience of soft landscaping work
2. Experience of using mowing equipment and small plant
(e.g. pedestrian mowers, strimmers etc.)
Knowledge
1 . Possess knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment and its maintenance
(or be prepared to undertake training)
Knowledge of plant identification and disorders
Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
Aptitude & Skills
Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
Able to work to deadlines
Good communication skills - oral and written
A willingness and ability to undertake further training and learn new skills
Punctuality and reliability
Flexible approach to people and work
Willingness to assist colleagues when necessary
Have a pleasant manner and positive attitude
Good stamina - able to undertake the physical aspects of the post
Able to work outdoors irrespective of weather or conditions
Able to work in any location within the city boundary
Availability to work overtime if necessary
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the team's improvement
Ability to interpret plant plans
Location : Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES
Newport City Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £13.26
JOB PURPOSE
To work as directed to carry out all aspects of practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards
KEY RESULT AREAS
1. To use a high level of gardening skills to meet the horticultural standards within the specification and to undertake all horticultural operations, including:
Grassing cutting duties/strimming/hedge trimming/clearing leaves and litter
Planting out of bedding plants, trees and shrubs
Shrub bed planting and maintenance (e.g. pruning and division)
Application of chemicals
Maintenance, setting out and marking sports facilities
General soft landscaping works (e.g. top-soiling, cultivation, seeding, shrub-bed renewal etc.)
2. To operate, and be responsible for ensuring that all vehicles, plant and machinery are kept in good working orders and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Road Traffic Regulations
3. To report any defects in tools and equipment to line manager
Qualifications
NVQ stage 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR a minimum of two years' proven practical experience in Grounds Maintenance work
Possession of a current, full, UK driving licence is essential
1. Possess a spraying certificate
Experience
1. Able to demonstrate all practical aspects of horticulture,
including grass cutting and general horticultural machinery
1. Experience of soft landscaping work
2. Experience of using mowing equipment and small plant
(e.g. pedestrian mowers, strimmers etc.)
Knowledge
1 . Possess knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment and its maintenance
(or be prepared to undertake training)
Knowledge of plant identification and disorders
Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
Aptitude & Skills
Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
Able to work to deadlines
Good communication skills - oral and written
A willingness and ability to undertake further training and learn new skills
Punctuality and reliability
Flexible approach to people and work
Willingness to assist colleagues when necessary
Have a pleasant manner and positive attitude
Good stamina - able to undertake the physical aspects of the post
Able to work outdoors irrespective of weather or conditions
Able to work in any location within the city boundary
Availability to work overtime if necessary
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the team's improvement
Ability to interpret plant plans