Temporary / Seasonal Gardener (SWISCo)
Paignton, Borough of Torbay
Manual and industrial
£12.85 per hour
Full time / Temporary
At least 12 weeks
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SWISCo are looking for a temporary team member to join the Parks & Gardens team.
Do you have a full, UK driving licence?
Do you enjoy the wonderful outdoors?
Is it a YES to the above - take a look below for more information:
We are looking for someone with a strong general knowledge of plants; knowing exactly what plants need to be pruned and when. Someone who knows how to keep weeds at bay and can landscape the beds to keep up their appearance. You will be involved in the general maintenance of the surrounding areas which may include sweeping, litter picking, grass cutting and hedge trimming.
What You'll Be Doing:
Your role will be responsible for driving to various areas across the bay in company vehicles to maintain the grass and garden areas.
As a garden maintenance operative, your role will have more involvement in the upkeep of the parks and gardens across the bay. This will include working with motorised equipment, handheld tools, planting, pruning and weeding the flower beds. It is important that you know a plant, from a weed.
You will be working Monday to Friday, from 07:00-15:30.
This is a temporary position to support the team for around 12 weeks initially. This may be extended and longer term positions may materialise into a permanent position should circumstances within the department change.
We are looking for someone who is available to start immediately.