Seasonal Gardener

• Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour (PAYE)
• Location: Wigan Council, Greater Manchester, WN2
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (3 - 4 months)

Wigan Council are looking for two dedicated Seasonal Gardeners to join our team for the next 3-4 months. This role is ideal for individuals who can work independently with minimal supervision and have a passion for maintaining public spaces to high standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Work autonomously to maintain parks, gardens, and other public spaces within the borough.
• Maintain operational records and documentation, submitting them promptly to the Team Leader.
• Take responsibility for the security of vehicles, machinery, and materials allocated to you.
• Operate a range of grass cutting equipment and powered hand tools effectively.
• Undertake a variety of grounds and general horticultural maintenance tasks including sports pitch marking, maintenance of flower beds, shrub beds, and herbaceous borders, as well as pruning and hedge cutting.
• Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, particularly regarding health and safety, to ensure quality standards are met.
• Address day-to-day problems, enquiries, and complaints, providing solutions where possible.
• Act as an 'eyes and ears' service across the borough by reporting any observed issues such as blocked gullies, fly tipping, or anti-social behaviour through the appropriate channels.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in operational grounds maintenance/parks organisation or a similar environment.
• A qualification in amenity horticulture, greenkeeping, groundsman, or arboriculture, such as City and Guilds 3, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.
• Herbicide Application qualifications – PA1, PA2 & PA6AW, or adequate knowledge and experience.
• Relevant Health & Safety knowledge and experience.
• Flexibility to work in line with service demands, including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with colleagues and the public.
• Proficiency in operating a full range of grass cutting equipment and powered hand tools, including ride-on mowers.

Benefits:

To apply for this Seasonal Gardener position, please send your cv to