Gardener / Grounds Maintenance Operative - Newport
Full-Time, Temporary Role for 3 - 6 Months
JOB PURPOSE
To work as directed to carry out all aspects of practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards as required by the Grounds Maintenance Specification and Clients


KEY RESULT AREAS
1.
To use a high level of gardening skills to meet the horticultural standards within the specification and to undertake all horticultural operations, including:
*Grassing cutting duties/strimming/hedge trimming/clearing leaves and litter
*Planting out of bedding plants, trees and shrubs
*Shrub bed planting and maintenance (e.g. pruning and division)
*Application of chemicals
*Maintenance, setting out and marking sports facilities
*General soft landscaping works (e.g. top-soiling, cultivation, seeding, shrub-bed renewal etc.)
2.
To operate, and be responsible for ensuring that all vehicles, plant and machinery are kept in good working orders
and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Road Traffic Regulations
3.
To report any defects in tools and equipment to line manager
4.
To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/ supervisors in complying with statutory
health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc






This job description sets out the main result areas of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character
of the post or the level of responsibility. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION


Qualifications
*NVQ stage 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR a minimum of two years’ proven practical experience in Grounds Maintenance work
*Possession of a current, full, UK driving licence is essential


Experience
1. Able to demonstrate all practical aspects of horticulture,
including grass cutting and general horticultural machinery
2. Experience of soft landscaping work
3. Experience of using mowing equipment and small plant
(e.g. pedestrian mowers, strimmers etc.)
Knowledge
1 . Possess knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment and its maintenance
(or be prepared to undertake training)


*Knowledge of plant identification and disorders
*Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulations


Aptitude & Skills
*Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
*Able to work to deadlines
*Good communication skills - oral and written
*A willingness and ability to undertake further training and learn new skills
*Punctuality and reliability
*Flexible approach to people and work
*Willingness to assist colleagues when necessary
*Have a pleasant manner and positive attitude
*Good stamina - able to undertake the physical aspects of the post
*Able to work outdoors irrespective of weather or conditions
*Able to work in any location within the city boundary
*Availability to work overtime if necessary
*Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the team’s improvement
*Ability to interpret plant plans


EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS & VALUES
- Encourage and support others as part of a team. Give guidance and advice to others. Grow positive working relationships
- Contribute with, and be open to, change.
- Communicate openly, being straightforward with people to generate trust and confidence.
- Follow procedures and rules. Give feedback where these can be improved.
- Honestly reflect on own personal style and its impact on others and develop skills to adapt my style as appropriate.