Skilled Gardener

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At Wyre, we take pride in the maintenance of our outdoor spaces. To help us achieve this, we are looking to recruit a Skilled Gardener that has the necessary skills and ability to maintain our award‑winning open spaces.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the borough’s parks, cemeteries, and landscaped areas. You will assist the Parks Area Team Leader in day‑to‑day operations and take a lead role in managing the team during their absence.

• Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and recreational areas to the highest standards.
• Operate and maintain a range of grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Undertake fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.
• Carry out grave digging and related cemetery tasks.
• Complete playground inspections and record findings.
• Provide a visible, professional presence while carrying out duties.
• Support health and safety compliance and promote best practice.

• Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture (or equivalent).
• Previous experience maintaining parks, open spaces, and cemeteries.
• Experience in grave preparation, excavation, shoring, and backfill operations.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• Knowledge of fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Physically able to undertake duties.

• PA1 & PA6a Pesticide Application.
• IOSH Working Safely.
• 360 Excavator Licence.
• Experience with playground inspections and memorial safety checks.

• Hands‑on experience working with teams that have award‑winning standards.
• Training and development opportunities including leadership skills and a range of grounds maintenance equipment and methodologies.
• A competitive rate of pay including additional benefits such as employer pension contributions, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow.

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Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing.

Industries:
Government Administration.

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