Gardener / Chargehand

Job Advert: Gardener / Chargehand\n

Pay Rate: £13.05 per hour

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Grade: 4

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Location: Newport

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DBS Required: No

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\nAbout the Role\n

A Gardener / Chargehand is required to carry out a wide range of horticultural and grounds maintenance duties. The role involves maintaining outdoor spaces to a high standard and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with service requirements.

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\nShifts & Hours\n

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• Monday to Friday
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• \nShift options: 6:00-14:00 or 07:00-15:00
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• Occasional flexibility may be required depending on service demands
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\nKey Responsibilities\nGrounds Maintenance & Horticulture\n

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• Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and clearing leaves and litter
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• Planting bedding plants, shrubs, and trees
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• Shrub‑bed maintenance including pruning, dividing, and replanting
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• Application of chemicals (following appropriate training/qualifications)
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• Setting out and maintaining sports facilities
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• General soft landscaping including top‑soiling, cultivation, seeding, and shrub‑bed renewal
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\nTools, Equipment & Vehicles\n

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• Operate and take responsibility for vehicles, machinery, and equipment
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• Ensure all equipment is maintained in safe working condition
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• Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and Road Traffic Regulations
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• Report equipment defects to a line manager
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\nHealth & Safety\n

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• Take reasonable care of personal safety and the safety of others
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• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures
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• Report incidents, accidents, faults, and near‑misses promptly
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\nAbout You\n

The ideal candidate will:

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• Have experience in horticulture or grounds maintenance
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• Be competent using grounds maintenance machinery
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• Work effectively both independently and within a team
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• Be reliable, proactive, and capable of delivering high‑quality work
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• Be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
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• \nHold a full UK driving licence (required)
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\nWhat's Offered\n

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• Hourly rate: £13.05
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• Supportive working environment
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• Training and development opportunities
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• A role with visible impact on outdoor environments
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