Assistant Head Gardener

7 months ago


Preston, United Kingdom Preston City Council Full time

**Assistant Head Gardener**
**Full Time, 37 hours per week**
**Salary: Grade 5 (£24,702 to £25,979 per annum)**

Preston City Council’s Parks and Streetscene Service is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill the role of Assistant Head Gardener.

You will assist the Head Gardener supervise our grounds maintenance teams as well as dealing with the operation of the nursery including plant care and production.

The job covers for all aspects of horticulture shrub pruning, plant care, grass cutting, bowling green and sports pitch maintenance, as well as plant growth and care and the ability to create decorative flower beds, when required

A significant proportion of this work may be carried out in listed parks where attention to detail and a commitment to strive for the best practicable standard of maintenance will be required.

The role will also involve the supervision of a team of Gardeners who are carrying out this work with you therefore experience of leading a team, planning workload and supervising staff is required.

The applicant must be willing to learn and be able to work well unsupervised or in a team. Good communication and customer service skills are also important aspects of the role.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

The role will require working outdoors in all weather conditions.

A full driving license will be an essential part of the post.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,702.00-£25,979.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: EPNS03032


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