Job Description

Gardener / Horticulturist

Halifax

£15.00 per hour

7am - 3pm

Monday to Friday

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Gardener / Horticulturist to provide an effective maintenance and improvement service for Calderdale's green spaces and street scene.

Key Responsibilities

You will carry out a varied range of open space and public realm horticultural duties, including:

Routine grounds maintenance across parks, highways, and public spaces

Grass cutting, strimming, and hedge trimming

Hard and soft landscaping tasks

Fine turf management and ornamental horticulture

Tree maintenance and basic arboricultural support

Safe use, routine checks, and basic maintenance of horticultural machinery and equipment

Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard of presentation, safety, and environmental care

Essential Requirements

Experience in gardening, horticulture, or grounds maintenance

Valid Full UK Driving Licence

All Lantra or equivalent certificates must have been achieved within the last 3 years

Ability to operate horticultural machinery safely and competently

Understanding of health and safety procedures in outdoor/public environments

What We're Looking For

Reliable and hardworking individual

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining public spaces

Flexible approach to varied outdoor work

Please send your up to date CV for immediate consideration