Gardener

About the role

The Gardener will maintain and enhance Preston City Council's parks, gardens, sports grounds, cemeteries and other public green spaces to a high standard. You will ensure attractive, safe and sustainable outdoor environments for residents and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance of parks, gardens, flower beds, shrubs, trees and landscaped areas.
• Plant, cultivate, water, weed, prune and maintain seasonal bedding displays and ornamental plants.
• Mow lawns, trim hedges, edge grass and maintain sports pitches and public open spaces.
• Operate and maintain horticultural machinery such as mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters and leaf blowers.
• Apply fertilisers, weed control and plant protection treatments in line with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist with tree and shrub pruning, planting and winter maintenance duties.
• Remove litter, leaves and garden waste from public areas and report hazards or damage.
• Provide courteous assistance and information to members of the public when required.

Required profile

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work safely and follow council policies and procedures.
• Good communication skills for interacting with the public.

Required skills

• Mowing equipment operation.
• Hedge cutter operation.
• Leaf blower operation.
• Fertiliser application.
• Weed control.