Gardener 1

Job location: NI Various

Salary: Scale 3, SCP 5 - 6, £19,312 - £19,698 per annum

Hours: 36

Worktime: Mon - Fri

Closing date: 04/02/2022

Employer: Ards and North Down Borough Council

Business: Local Government

Address: The Castle

Bangor

Postcode: BT20 4BT

Telephone: 0300 0133333

Email: recruit@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Website: www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Job Duties: To undertake detailed horticultural duties and tasks ensuring all areas are well maintained, attractive and tidy.Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties

Qualifications / Experience: NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture/Turf Culture or equivalent PA1/PA6 Certificate of Competence in the application of Pesticides3 Years relevant experience working in a horticultural environment with a public interfaceTo be a good team workerUnderstanding and appreciation of the needs of the PublicA valid driving licence to include categories C1+E. Candidates without C1+E must complete this classification within 12 months of appointment. Prepared to work outside normal hours, including weekends and public holidaysA driving assessment by Council will form part of the selection processAppointment will be subject to completion of a medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol ScreeningPlease refer to Council website for Job Description

Application Method: Apply online at www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Emp ref: ST 12395

Other Information: Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Councils GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible.