Blue Arrow are currently recruiting Assistant Gardeners for our client based in Brighton.
The role will require you to carry out horticultural work to a high standard 37 hours Monday to Friday Start at 7.30am 13.02 per hour As an Assistant Gardener you will need: Knowledge of basic horticultural tasks, Mowing experience desired and strimming and pedestrian mowing in a professional capacity is essential Understanding of basic health and safety and manual handling Full Driving Licence is essential Basic maintenance of machinery e.g.
grass cutting machinery Ability to carry out basic tasks without supervision Ability to deal with the public in a polite and constructive manner Capability to work as part of a team Happy to work in all weathers Main duties/responsibilities To carry out basic routine horticultural operations e.g.
grass cutting and mechanical weed control To assist in more advanced horticultural operations e.g.
pruning and planting bedding.
To be aware of and adhere to all relevant risk assessments.
To carry out cleansing duties to include litter clearance and cleaning changing rooms.
To erect sports equipment and assist with marking out sports pitches.
To check allocated tools, equipment, and machinery before use to ensure it is in good and safe working order, reporting any defects To undertake basic maintenance on grass cutting machinery To assist in site preparation and construction of soft and hard landscaping projects.
To carry out playground inspections and complete reports to ensure that they are maintained in line with agreed standards.
To report any damage caused by bad weather or by public vandalism Benefits Holiday pay Weekly Pay Pension once applicable Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.