Assistant Gardener

Gardener
Location: Cyfartha Park 
Contract: 30 Weeks
Hours: 37.5 (Times TBC)
Pay: £12.59-£15.49
Employer: Network Recruitment Wales – NRW People

Are you a skilled gardener ready to enhance South Wales’ parks and green spaces? Join Network Recruitment Wales – NRW People as a Gardener and make a visible impact across the County Borough. Earn competitive rates, work with a dynamic team, and contribute to quality green spaces—all with the backing of a leading Welsh agency.

Why This Role?

• Transform Green Spaces: Maintain and improve public parks and open spaces to the highest standards.
• Variety of Work: From grass cutting to seasonal planting, enjoy a diverse range of horticultural tasks.
• Community Impact: Support the council’s priorities, including Green Flag Parks accreditation, in South Wales.
• Welsh Pride: Work across the County Borough with an agency committed to local excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform grounds maintenance, including grass cutting (pedestrian/ride-on mowers), strimming, and hedge cutting.
• Mark football fields, repair fine turf, and assist with landscape construction and seasonal bedding.
• Use hand tools (e.g., blowers, strimmers) and drive vehicles/trailers to support tasks like soil cultivation, planting, and weeding.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and vans are maintained, reporting defects and adhering to Health & Safety legislation.
• Support other Neighbourhood Services departments (e.g., Waste, Highways, Street Cleansing, Cemeteries) as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Skills: Proficiency in horticultural tasks, use of mowers/hand tools, and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Qualities: Reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience: Practical experience in grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Qualifications: Minimum Level 2 City & Guilds in Horticulture (or equivalent); full UK driving licence (for vehicles/trailers).
• Bonus Points: Experience with natural pest control methods and a passion for Green Flag standards.

Why Choose NRW People?
At Network Recruitment Wales, we’re your career partners:

• Local Expertise: We know Wales inside out, placing you in roles that matter.
• Seamless Support: From start to finish, we’ve got you covered with top-notch agency care.
• Great Rates: Enjoy competitive pay with the flexibility of a contract role.

Ready to Apply?
This full-time role offers the chance to enhance South Wales’ green spaces from any Neighbourhood Services depot. If you’re ready to make parks and open spaces shine, send your CV to us but act fast—applications close soon!