Gardener 4 - Team Leader

Gardener 4 - Team Leader

Newry

Temporary

Rate of Pay: £14.52

The Client: Local Government body based in Newry, serving local residents.

The Role:

To supervise the daily operation of basic grade gardeners within the Grounds Department. To undertake general and specialised turf and grounds maintenance duties in public parks, landscaped areas or similar open spaces. To undertake horticultural operations and chemical control.

Responsibilities

• To liaise with the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to co-ordinate operational plans, devise work schedules, allocate duties and supervise the daily work of Grounds staff.
• To induct, train (on the job) and develop permanent and temporary Grounds staff as required.
• To co-ordinate 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 conditions 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.

Hours of work: 36 hrs per week

Requirements:

• C1E Licence is required for this role
• Leadership skills / Supervisory experience expected
• NVQ Level 1 Horticulture AND a minimum of 1 years relevant experience to include the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery. Examples: Strimmer's, walk behind or ride on mowers, leaf blowers, hedge cutters and other hand tools

OR

• In lieu of qualification, a minimum of 2 years relevant experience to include the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery. Examples: Strimmer's, walk behind or ride on mowers, leaf blowers, hedge cutters and other hand tools

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