Gardener X2

**Full Time, Permanent
This is a great opportunity for to join Bristol City Council Parks Service as a Gardener helping to maintain our fantastic parks and green spaces.

**What will I be doing?**
- Carrying out a full range of grounds maintenance operational tasks including grass cutting, pruning, sports ground maintenance, conservation management tasks, bin emptying and removing waste on site.
- Leading and instructing volunteers in parks and green spaces and support the delivery of events
- Supporting seasonal workers, apprentices and work placements
- Carrying out small repairs to park features, furniture and infrastructure and inclement weather tasks eg gritting

**What do I need to have?**
- NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent qualification or experience
- Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
- Ability to carry out the physical demands of the role, working outdoors and at weekends when requested to do so
- Full UK driving licence and ability to drive a wide range of vehicles and plant
- Good communication skills

**Why Bristol City Council?**

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

**How do I apply?**

**Additional Information**

We have vacancies in the South team based at Cater Road, and 1 vacancy in the Central and East team based at Eastville Depot. You could be asked to work in other areas of the city in future.

**Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 17th April 2023.