Casual Gardener

To undertake watering and maintenance of newly planted trees across the North Northamptonshire area within the Arb Services team. The range of duties will include tree watering, tree stake and cage maintenance, weeding and other horticultural tasks as required such as grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub pruning, manual handling and other associated tasks.

We offer a competitive salary, a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection. Lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council, generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work‑life balance. We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.

• Carrying out tree watering and maintaining records of site visits.
• Undertaking maintenance work to tree stakes and protective caging as well as manual weed removal.
• Utilising pedestrian, ride‑on equipment and gardening tools for the provision of horticultural tasks which may include grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub pruning, weed spraying and other associated tasks within the expected remit of Grounds Maintenance provision across Council owned land.
• Work in all weather conditions providing service outcomes across the area of operation as directed.
• Carry out all routine inspections of equipment prior to use and ensure equipment is clean, adequately greased, levels are topped up and maintained, stored and returned as directed.
• Adhere to the requirements of the Fleet division carrying out all operational inspections to vehicles as directed.

• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths.
• Knowledge of general grounds maintenance application in either the commercial or public sector.
• Practical knowledge in the use of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken and written English is essential for the post.
• Capacity to undertake physical aspects of the role including manual handling, walking long distances, using pedestrian equipment and working in all weather conditions.
• Physically fit.
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver objectives and standards across Council assets.
• Full UK driving licence.

North Northamptonshire Council is a unitary authority committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable community. Our values are customer‑focused, respectful, efficient, supportive and trustworthy. We work, learn and develop with each other to deliver high‑quality services to residents and businesses. The council has achieved Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and is a recognised Disability Confident Employer. We provide bespoke support for applicants facing barriers to employment to help them start, stay and succeed in employment.

We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.