Gardener

Gardener / Horticulturist

Halifax

£15.00 per hour

7am – 3pm

Monday to Friday

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Gardener / Horticulturist to provide an effective maintenance and improvement service for Calderdale's green spaces and street scene.

Key Responsibilities

You will carry out a varied range of open space and public realm horticultural duties, including:

Routine grounds maintenance across parks, highways, and public spaces
Grass cutting, strimming, and hedge trimming
Hard and soft landscaping tasks
Fine turf management and ornamental horticulture
Tree maintenance and basic arboricultural support
Safe use, routine checks, and basic maintenance of horticultural machinery and equipment
Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard of presentation, safety, and environmental care

Essential Requirements

Experience in gardening, horticulture, or grounds maintenance
Valid Full UK Driving Licence
All Lantra or equivalent certificates must have been achieved within the last 3 years
Ability to operate horticultural machinery safely and competently
Understanding of health and safety procedures in outdoor/public environments

What We're Looking For

Reliable and hardworking individual
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining public spaces
Flexible approach to varied outdoor work

Please send your up to date CV for immediate consideration