Job Description

Job Description 

We are seeking highly motivated Gardeners to join our local government client in Southwark, London. Passionate about green spaces and making a visible difference in your community. This is a hands-on role where you'll help maintain and enhance the outdoor areas of our estates, ensuring they remain safe, attractive, and environmentally friendly for residents. A driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities 

Maintain communal green spaces through grass cutting, shrub pruning, and seasonal planting.

Operate and maintain horticultural machinery, including mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws.

Apply pesticides and herbicides safely, following National Proficiency Test guidance.

Support biodiversity by incorporating features like meadows, orchards, and bulb planting.

Ensure health and safety compliance, including PPE use and COSHH regulations.

Interact courteously with residents and report any hazards or incidents.

Qualifications – Essential 

GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. 

NVQ Level 2 in horticulture (or willingness to work towards it).

A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Basic IT knowledge, including Mobile phone and handheld tablet (PDA)

Criteria for Shortlisting - About You - What We're Looking for in the Ideal Candidate:   

Experience using grounds machinery is essential: Strimmer, hedge cutters, blowers and mowers.

Ability to maintain and identify faults in gardening tools and machinery.

Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. 

Knowledge of issues relating to parks and open spaces.

Knowledge of First Aid

Knowledge of Health & Safety about parks and open spaces, and the safe use of Pesticides.

Working knowledge of plants, bedding schemes and maintenance.

Experience of working in a front-line ground maintenance service

Working experience in maintaining green spaces to a high standard

Experience of working alone and as a member of a team

Able to operate and carry out routine maintenance of horticultural machinery, tools, and equipment in designated parks and green spaces to a high standard of appearance

The ability to work outside, on-site

To complete tasks within the agreed timescale and standards

The ability to undertake any training relevant to the delivery of the service

Compliance Requirements 

Three years of references required.

Compliance Requirements

Willingness to participate in the mandatory Right to Work Checks as part of the pre-screening application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, acts as the employment business for this vacancy. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace