Craftsman Gardener
Craftsman Gardener
Grade D: £21,968 – £24,054 per annum (pay award pending)
Post No: CL366
Permanent – 42.5 Hours per week (March/October), 28.2 Hours per week (November/February) (Paid 37 Hours per week on average)
Benefits to you:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted Leisure Centre Membership
- 23 days holiday increasing to 26 after 5 years continuous service
- Cycle Scheme
- Free Car Parking
We are looking for a highly experienced and qualified Craftsman Gardener to undertake a series of horticultural tasks including grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, floral displays, sports pitch maintenance including marking and renovation, hedge cutting, landscaping and hard landscape works.
You should be qualified to Level 2 in a Land Based or Horticultural qualification and have a detailed knowledge in traditional horticultural techniques.
You should be experienced in either Horticulture or Fine Turf Maintenance and you will have a flexible approach to work. Good interpersonal skills for dealing with members of the public is essential. A full UK Driving Licence with categories B, B+E, F and K is essential for this role, as is experience of working as part of a team.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Phil Jones, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor on 07973 729535.
Previous applicants need not apply.
To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/welcome.aspx
Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk quoting post number CL366.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 2nd July 2023.
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