Gardener - Newport City Council

Gardener (Grade 4) - Building Services & Maintenance - Newport City Council

Contract 20 weeks maybe extended

Rate £13.26

Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES, United Kingdom

This is seasonal grass cutting work throughout Newport City Council Cemeteries. Must hold a valid Driving Licence.

1. NVQ stage 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR a minimum of two years' proven practical experience in Grounds Maintenance work

Experience

Experience

Able to demonstrate all practical aspects of horticulture, including grass cutting and general horticultual machinery

Experience of soft landscaping work

Experience of using mowing equipment and small plant (e.g. pedestrian mowers, strimmers etc.

Knowledge

Possess knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment and its maintenance (or be prepared to undertake training)

1. Knowledge of plant identification and disorders
2. Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulate