Prestige Gardener

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Team.

About the Role:

An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Prestige Gardener working within a small team based at our Depot at Carrwood Road, Castleford.

Key Responsibilities:

The post holder will be part of an Environmental Services Team to deliver a high quality citizen focused Street Scene service within a neighbourhood in Wakefield districts, which delivers safer and stronger communities by improving environmental quality and increasing the sense of community pride in neighbourhoods.

What I might be doing?

• You will be working within recognised safe systems and in accordance with all aspects of health and safety legislation.
• You will be working as part of a Grounds Maintenance Team for a Geographical area of the district.
• You will undertake a range of horticultural and gardening duties delivered in a professional manner, whilst providing a citizen focused service which delivers a clean, safe, accessible and attractive streets and open spaces that are pleasant to live in and give the local community a sense of belonging.

Essential requirements:

• PA1 PA2 and PA 6 Pesticides Application Certificate (Knap sacks).
• Current clean driving licence (C1+E)
• Driver CPC qualification
• A sound knowledge of operating a range of powered machinery and plant including back pack blowers, pedestrian operated mowers, strimmers, hand-held hedge cutters and similar items.
• Experience of horticultural and landscaping works.

What will be expected from me ?

The postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders, customers and have excellent communication and inter-personel skills.
• To deal with conflict situations.
• To be self-motivated and can motivate others.
• To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions.
• To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
• To display good numeracy and literacy skills.
• To have the ability to multi-task and display a flexible working approach

What can I expect?

A competitive salary.

General holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave.

Access to high quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.

We are committed to supporting the well being of our staff.

Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase your pension.

Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme and many more.

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team.

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Darren Lacey or Darren Woodcock

Tel: 01977 722095

Email: dlacey@wakefield.gov.uk or dwoodcock@wakefield.gov.uk

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safe guarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Probation

If you are successful in your application and still within your probation period when starting in this role. The remainder of your probation period will apply to this role.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we ca make the most of our differences.