Gardener

IMH Recruitment are currently looking for experienced Craft Gardeners to work for our client across Leicester.

The Role:

You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality horticultural and grounds maintenance work across Leicester's parks, open spaces and green areas.

For the below Depots:

* Knighton Park Depot

* Evington Park Depot

* Abbey Park Depot

Duties will include:

* General horticulture and grounds maintenance

* Maintaining parks, green spaces and landscaped areas

* Maintaining sports areas and artificial surfaces

* Developing and maintaining hard and soft landscaping

* Using horticultural hand tools and specialist equipment

* Driving and operating tractors

* Applying chemicals such as herbicides, fungicides and insecticides

* Keeping sites clean, safe and tidy

* Providing advice and assistance to members of the public

* Completing basic paperwork and reporting any issues

* Working as part of a team and independently

Requirements:

* Previous experience in horticulture, gardening or grounds maintenance

* Full UK Driving licence is essential.

* Experience using horticultural equipment

* Good communication and customer service skills

* Good understanding of Health & Safety

* Horticulture/Grounds Maintenance qualification preferred

* Tractor driving experience/qualification desirable

* Pesticide application qualification desirable

* Candidates must have their own safety boots

Hours & Pay:

* Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–3:30pm

* Friday: 7:30am–3:00pm

* 30-minute unpaid lunch

 * £13.49 Per Hour

* Weekly via agency!

Sounds like you? Can start ASAP? Please apply with an up to date CV Now! For more information, please call the office on (phone number removed)