Details:
- Salary: £13.45 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: WN2 Hindley Borough of Wigan
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Seasonal Gardener
Location: Wigan, WN2
Temporary Contract until September 2026
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Shifts: Monday – Friday
Sure Start Staff are currently recruiting for a Seasonal Gardener to join a busy grounds maintenance team in the Wigan area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with horticultural or grounds maintenance experience who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces.
Key Responsibilities
* Work independently with minimal supervision
* Maintain operational records and submit documentation to the Team Leader promptly
* Take responsibility for the security of allocated vehicles, machinery, fuel and materials
* Operate a full range of grass cutting equipment and powered hand tools
* Carry out grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks including:
* Sports pitch overmarking
* Maintenance of flower beds, rose beds, shrub beds and herbaceous borders
* Formal lawn care
* Soft and hard landscaping
* Pruning and hedge cutting
* Follow company policies, procedures and Health & Safety legislation at all times
* Assist with resolving day-to-day enquiries, complaints and operational issues
* Report issues across the borough including blocked gullies, fly tipping and anti-social behaviour
* Work flexibly in line with service requirements, including evenings and weekends when required
Candidate Requirements
* Previous grounds maintenance or gardening experience preferred
* Ability to work on your own initiative
* Good communication skills with colleagues and members of the public
* Flexible approach to working hours
Desirable Qualifications
* PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates
* Quad (PA2) certification
* Full UK Driving Licence
Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities