Flowerbed Operative (Urban Gardener)

Salary - £13.71 per hour

Hours – 9 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7am-10am

About Bristol Waste Company & Bristol City Centre BID:

At Bristol Waste Company, what we do matters. We keep Bristol and the surrounding areas clean, safe and moving. Working in partnership with the council, we support the city’s sustainability goals while delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services. Our commercial operations are growing, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to grow with us.

Bristol City Centre BID is a Business Improvement District that works with over 750 levy-paying businesses to enhance and improve Bristol's city centre. The BID focuses on creating a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming environment, supporting businesses through targeted initiatives. This role is a key part of the BID's street cleansing and maintenance efforts, ensuring that public spaces are well-maintained and attractive.

Purpose of the Role:

We are looking for a dedicated and customer-focused Flowerbed Operative to support the BID's street cleansing team. This role specialises in maintaining and enhancing city centre planters, ensuring they remain vibrant, tidy, and well-cared for. The position will require strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and excellent customer service skills, as it involves engaging with local businesses and the public. This role will involve working alongside the BID’s gardeners who currently tend to the planters once a month adding new plants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, water, and care for planters in the BID area to keep them in top condition.
• Remove litter, weeds, and debris from planting areas to ensure a clean and attractive city centre.
• Monitor plant health and report any issues such as vandalism or damage.
• Carry out minor maintenance jobs and improvements/repairs to the planters.
• Work closely with the BID street cleansing team to enhance the overall appearance of the city centre.
• Provide excellent customer service by engaging positively with businesses, answering questions, and offering support where required.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with Bristol Waste Company (BWC) health & safety policies and procedures.
• Use and maintain equipment correctly, ensuring it remains safe and in good working order.
• Work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach.
• Provide feedback and improvement suggestions to enhance planter maintenance and city centre cleanliness.
• Look after and safely use the quadricycle and relevant equipment needed to complete the role.

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact positively with businesses and the public.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physical tasks such as lifting, watering, and weeding.
• Good communication skills to liaise with colleagues, businesses, and the BID team effectively.
• Ability to work independently for the majority of the shift, using initiative, as well as collaboratively in a team setting.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures and a commitment to safe working practices.
• A positive, can-do attitude with a passion for keeping Bristol’s public spaces clean and attractive.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (Pro-rata)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• £200 employee referral bonus
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards
• Salary sacrifice car scheme for tax-efficient vehicle leasing

Everyone Belongs

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.

How to Apply

Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Contact:
Talent Acquisition Team

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0117 440 6676