Gardener

IMH Recruitment are currently looking for experienced Craft Gardeners to work for our client across Leicester. The Role: You will be responsible for carrying out high-quality horticultural and grounds maintenance work across Leicester's parks, open spaces and green areas. For the below Depots: * Knighton Park Depot * Evington Park Depot * Abbey Park Depot Duties will include: * General horticulture and grounds maintenance * Maintaining parks, green spaces and landscaped areas * Maintaining sports areas and artificial surfaces * Developing and maintaining hard and soft landscaping * Using horticultural hand tools and specialist equipment * Driving and operating tractors * Applying chemicals such as herbicides, fungicides and insecticides * Keeping sites clean, safe and tidy * Providing advice and assistance to members of the public * Completing basic paperwork and reporting any issues * Working as part of a team and independently Requirements: * Previous experience in horticulture, gardening or grounds maintenance * Full UK Driving licence is essential. * Experience using horticultural equipment * Good communication and customer service skills * Good understanding of Health & Safety * Horticulture/Grounds Maintenance qualification preferred * Tractor driving experience/qualification desirable * Pesticide application qualification desirable * Candidates must have their own safety boots Hours & Pay: * Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–3:30pm * Friday: 7:30am–3:00pm * 30-minute unpaid lunch * £13.49 Per Hour * Weekly via agency! Sounds like you? Can start ASAP? Please apply with an up to date CV Now! For more information, please call the office on (phone number removed)