Blue Arrow are currently recruiting Assistant Gardeners for our client based in Brighton. The role will require you to carry out horticultural work to a high standard
- 37 hours
- Monday to Friday
- Start at 7.30am
- £13.02 per hour
As an Assistant Gardener you will need:
- Knowledge of basic horticultural tasks, Mowing experience desired and strimming and pedestrian mowing in a professional capacity is essential
- Understanding of basic health and safety and manual handling
- Full Driving Licence is essential
- Basic maintenance of machinery e.g. grass cutting machinery
- Ability to carry out basic tasks without supervision
- Ability to deal with the public in a polite and constructive manner
- Capability to work as part of a team
- Happy to work in all weathers
Main duties/responsibilities
- To carry out basic routine horticultural operations e.g. grass cutting and mechanical weed control
- To assist in more advanced horticultural operations e.g. pruning and planting bedding.
- To be aware of and adhere to all relevant risk assessments.
- To carry out cleansing duties to include litter clearance and cleaning changing rooms.
- To erect sports equipment and assist with marking out sports pitches.
- To check allocated tools, equipment, and machinery before use to ensure it is in good and safe working order, reporting any defects
- To undertake basic maintenance on grass cutting machinery
- To assist in site preparation and construction of soft and hard landscaping projects.
- To carry out playground inspections and complete reports to ensure that they are maintained in line with agreed standards.
- To report any damage caused by bad weather or by public vandalism
Benefits
- Holiday pay
- Weekly Pay
- Pension once applicable
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
