Gardener/Chargehand Location: Telford Street, Newport, NP19 0ES Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 7+ months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00 Pay Rate: £ 13.26 Per Hour Job Ref: OR22347 Job Responsibilities Carry out all practical horticultural operations to the required standards, including: Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, leaf and litter clearance. Planting and maintaining bedding plants, shrubs, and trees. Pruning, division, and general shrub bed maintenance. Application of chemicals safely and according to guidelines. Maintenance, marking, and setting out of sports facilities. General soft landscaping work, e.g., top-soiling, cultivation, seeding, and shrub-bed renewal. Operate and maintain vehicles, plant, and machinery safely and in good working order, complying with Health and Safety and Road Traffic regulations. Report any defects in tools, equipment, or vehicles to the line manager. Take reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others; comply with statutory health and safety duties. Work collaboratively with colleagues, assisting when necessary, and demonstrate flexibility to meet team needs. Maintain high standards of work quality, punctuality, and reliability. Undertake training and development to enhance skills and knowledge as required. Person Specification Must-Have Requirements: NVQ Level 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR a minimum of 2 years proven practical experience in grounds maintenance. We ..... full job details .....