Assistant Gardener (Driver)

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.