Gardener Council

Belfast City Council is seeking a Gardener to join its Open Spaces and Streetscene team. This role plays a key part in maintaining and enhancing the citys parks, playing fields, landscaped areas, and open spaces for public enjoyment. You will work either independently or as part of a team, carrying out a wide range of horticultural, grounds maintenance, and sports facilities duties to a high standard.

Hours & Pay:
Monday Thursday: 7:30am 3:30pm Friday: 7:30am 3:00pm Hourly Rate: £14.35

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain parks, open spaces, and sports facilities, including mowing, pruning, litter removal, and pitch marking. Carry out turfing, seeding, fertilising, and general horticultural tasks. Operate hand tools, light plant, and tractor-mounted equipment safely. Identify and manage plant health, pests, and diseases. Maintain tools and equipment, and assist with training/support of other staff. Follow Health & Safety legislation and Council policies, including wearing PPE.

What We Need From You NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture (or equivalent) PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Application Certificates At least 1 years experience in gardening/horticulture, e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming, turfing, planting, glasshouse work, sweeping, litter/rubbish removal Experience dealing with the public in a face-to-face setting What We Will Offer You Weekly pay Opportunity to work in the public sector The Next Steps Contact Erin Robinson at First Choice Selection Services Apply via the link First Choice is an equal opportunities employer

Skills:

mowing litter removal pitch marking turfing seeding fertilising general horticultural tasks