Gardener

4 weeks ago

Newry, United Kingdom Ashton Recruitment Full time

Ashton Recruitment require a Gardener for our client based in Newry

Position: Gardener

Location: Newry

Duration: Temporary

Rate of Pay: £11.59 per hour

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week between the hours of 0800 - 1630

Duties include (but not limited to):

- To oversee and participate in maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, etc at any of the Council’s facilities including hazardous locations and in all weathers.
- To undertake ground maintenance work including planning, setting out and marking of sports areas. To advise on condition and availability of pitches.
- To be responsible for the safe storage, handling and recording of chemicals according to COSHH procedures.
- To undertake horticultural operations such as planting, pruning and seeding. To quantify appropriate plants and materials using horticultural knowledge for specific projects for ordering purposes.
- To use powered hand tools and plant, including the operation of tractor mounted equipment. To undertake daily maintenance and setting of machinery.
- To interpret plans and undertake site preparation and construction.

Essential Criteria:

- NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or Equivalent AND 1 years relevant horticulture experience to include the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery OR
- Applicants without NVQ level 2 in Horticulture qualification or equivalent must have 2 years relevant horticulture or site work experience to include the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery.
- Knowledge of either seasonal planting schemes and plant selection; OR
- Pruning and tree maintenance; OR
- General site work to include civil and landscape works
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to keep written records
- Hold a full, current valid driving licence
- Have access to transport to meet the requirements of the post or have access to a mode of transport that will enable the postholder to fulfil the role in full

Desirable Criteria
- Certificate in Chemical Spraying and Handling (Pa1 and Pa6a) OR
- Chainsaw Licence (CS30 & CS31)
- Hold a valid C1+E driving licence entitlement

**Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Business**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £11.59 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Horticulture: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Chainsaw Licence (CS30 & CS31) (preferred)
- C1+E driving licence (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

  • Kitchen Gardener

    2 months ago

    Newry, United Kingdom Killeavy Castle Estate Full time

    As an assistant gardener here at Killeavy Castle Estate you will be hands on maintaining the estate. You will help the head gardener in the walled and estate gardens respectively and you will be expected to interact with the public on a daily basis. You will also support garden volunteers and students and help them to make the most of their time here. Job...

  • Volunteer Gardener

    1 month ago

    Newry, United Kingdom Killeavy Castle Estate Full time

    At Killeavy Castle Estate, we are looking for volunteers to assist in our wonderful estate gardens, to assist with the growing of local produce, to use on our food menus. We are looking help with To maintain the orderly condition of the grounds, that is, hoeing, raking, mowing, strimming, edging, removal of litter/rubbish, etc. To carry out labour...

  • Volunteer Gardener

    1 month ago

    Newry, United Kingdom Killeavy Castle Estate Full time

    At Killeavy Castle Estate, we are looking for volunteers to assist in our wonderful estate gardens, to assist with the growing of local produce, to use on our food menus. We are looking help with To maintain the orderly condition of the grounds, that is, hoeing, raking, mowing, strimming, edging, removal of litter/rubbish, etc. To carry out labour...

  • Gardener 3 - Newry (Platjob20230012)

    4 weeks ago

    Newry, United Kingdom Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd Full time

    Job Title : Gardener 3 Location : Newry Duration : 4 months Rate : £11.59 p/h Hours : 37 hpw **Responsibilities**: 1. To liaise with the Ground Maintenance Supervisor and Craftsperson Gardener (4) in order to allocate duties to basic grade gardeners, and oversee their daily work. 2. To train (on the job) and develop permanent and temporary basic grade...

  • Gardener

    2 weeks ago

    Newry, United Kingdom Essential Employment Full time

    Seasonal General Attendant - £12.18ph ref 1257092 Based in Down POST 1 The post is 30 hours per week, with the possibility to increase to 36 hours at peak periods e.g. summer holidays. Hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm over 3 days (including 1 weekend day) and 1 half day. The main duty of the posts is collection of car park entry fees, issuing season permits,...

  • Kitchen Assistant

    3 days ago

    Newry, United Kingdom Healthcare Ireland Group Full time

    Bohill Care Home is a purpose built facility with 80 single en-suite bedrooms on two floors. It is situated just outside of Coleraine Town Centre in the middle of beautiful countryside and has it's own well maintained garden areas for residents to enjoy. There is also a hair salon, library and cafe for residents to enjoy with their families. Bohill House...

  • Kfc Cook

    3 days ago

    Newry, United Kingdom EG Group Full time

    **Role**: KFC Cook **Location**: Newry, BT35 8AE **Hours**: Part-Time / Full-Time Hours Available / Permanent **Hourly Rate**: £10.50 **Bonus Scheme**: Quarterly Bonus Incentive! **Company**: EG Group We are looking for friendly and dedicated Cooks / Kitchen Team Members who can provide outstanding customer service to join our welcoming KFC...

  • Retail Sales Assistant/keyholder

    6 days ago

    Newry, United Kingdom The Works - Newry Full time

    **Retail Sales Assistant - Keyholder** **[Hiring Managers - Please complete this section]** **Hours: 8 hours** **Ideal core working days: Thurs and Sat** **Type of store**:(High Street/Shopping Centre/Retail Park/Garden Centre) **Pay rate**:NMW plus additional £0.35p when completing Key Holder duties. **Please Note** - If you are under 18, you won't be...

  • Scheme Co-ordinator/support Worker

    5 hours ago

    Newry, United Kingdom Silverwood Recruitment Full time

    **30 hours per week** **Monday - Friday (Hurs Negotiable)** **GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY**: The post holder will be responsible for coordinating the day to day operation of the sheltered housing scheme which includes offering support to tenants, promoting a sense of community and providing an administrative and general service. **MAIN DUTIES**: The post...