Gardener (Grade 4) – Building Services & Maintenance
Hours 37 Hours Per Week, Mon – Fri
Contract 9 Week Temporary Contract (with potential extension)
Location Telford Street, Newport, NP19 0ES
Rate PAYE £13.26 per hour
We're recruiting Gardeners to support Council's Environment & Leisure team. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone reliable, hardworking, and skilled in horticulture, with the ability to work outdoors in all conditions.
About the Role
As a Gardener, you'll carry out practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards, supporting the Grounds Maintenance Specification and client requirements. You'll work across cemeteries and public spaces, ensuring they are maintained to a professional standard.
What You'll Be Doing
- Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and clearing leaves/litter
- Planting bedding plants, trees, and shrubs
- Shrub bed planting and maintenance (pruning, division, renewal)
- Application of chemicals (where certified)
- Maintenance and marking of sports facilities
- General soft landscaping (top-soiling, cultivation, seeding, shrub-bed renewal)
- Operating and maintaining vehicles, plant, and machinery in line with Health & Safety standards
- Reporting defects in tools/equipment and ensuring safe working practices
Requirements
We're seeking individuals with stamina, reliability, and a commitment to high standards.
You'll ideally have:
- NVQ Stage 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR 2 years' practical experience in Grounds Maintenance
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Spraying certificate (desirable)
- Knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment and its maintenance
- Experience in horticultural operations, soft landscaping, and use of mowing equipment
- Ability to work independently and to deadlines
- Good communication skills and a flexible, positive attitude
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Why Apply?
- Full-time hours in a structured facilities environment
- Temporary contract supporting a one-off project
- Varied horticultural and landscaping duties
- Opportunity to contribute to Newport City Council's Environment & Leisure services
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
- Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Reference number: OR107612
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: £13.26 per hour
Expected hours: 37.0 per week
Benefits:
Experience:
- Gardener: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
