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Grounds Gardener

Job specification

Location:
Swindon
Hours:
37
Contract type:
Casual
Salary:
£25,119 p.a. plus benefits
Closing date:
12/05/2024
Job reference:
RNR002231
Interview date:
15-17/05/2024
Date posted:
23/04/2024
At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

There is an opportunity for a Grounds Person to join our team that looks after the gateways, country parks and rural verge maintenance. You will work within an established team that have a wealth of experience, spending time cultivating floral displays on prominent roundabouts as well as working in the open air keeping our town looking tidy.  Experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage but training will be given.  The occasional weekend working would be required. Work is through the summer months up to the end of October.

A driving licence in essential for this role.

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon by 2030 together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.

Your next steps

Read the role profile and select the To apply button below where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, and we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about the role, please contact Martin Mansfield, Grounds and Country Parks Maintenance Supervisor, email mmansfield@swindon.gov.uk

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk