Gardener2024-03-25T14:00:46+00:00
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Gardener Job Vacancy in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Randstad
Randstad is currently recruiting for a Gardener to work in the Higher Education sector on a temporary basis
per hour
3 – 6 month hours a week – Monday to Thursday am – pm (with 30 minutes lunch break), and Friday am – pm.
Enhanced holiday package
Term-time Canteen
Immediate starts available
Requirements
Demonstrate oral and written proficiency in the English Language.
Hold a valid driving licence.
Have relevant previous experience of operating petrol powered gardening equipment, including strimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers and operating a ride-on lawnmower
Have an understanding of relevant Health & Safety requirements
Be able to work on your own initiative and be part of a team.
Be willing to occasionally work irregular/unsociable hours.
Duties
To undertake a range of horticultural duties, such as planting, pruning, seeding, grass-cutting, weed control, maintenance of plants and the preparation of internal and external floral displays etc.
To assist with maintenance of all grass and woodland areas by operating specialised machinery including, ride-on lawnmower, tractor and hand-held power tools including hedge trimmers and chain saws to cut, strim, edge, spike, scarify and fertilise.
To undertake pruning of hedges, trees and shrubs, maintenance of rose beds and flower borders and including the use of pesticides where required.
To clean car parks, paths and roads including clearing of leaves and other debris throughout the campus grounds and minor maintenance of roadways for example gritting and snow removal.
To assist with maintenance of hard surface playing areas for hockey and associated activities, for example, line marking, removing chips and small stones.
To assist with maintenance of the new 3G sports pitches once completed.
To maintain and keep secure, gardening machinery and equipment to include visual inspection, cleaning equipment, routine minor repairs, sharpening of blades etc.
To undertake general external cleaning duties, for example; power washing and moss removal.
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.