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Gardener

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Hindley, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£13.5 - £13.5 Hourly
Temporary
Seasonal Gardener

Location: Wigan, WN2
Temporary Contract until September 2026
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Shifts: Monday – Friday

Sure Start Staff are currently recruiting for a Seasonal Gardener to join a busy grounds maintenance team in the Wigan area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with horticultural or grounds maintenance experience who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces.

Key Responsibilities

* Work independently with minimal supervision

* Maintain operational records and submit documentation to the Team Leader promptly

* Take responsibility for the security of allocated vehicles, machinery, fuel and materials

* Operate a full range of grass cutting equipment and powered hand tools

* Carry out grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks including:

* Sports pitch overmarking

* Maintenance of flower beds, rose beds, shrub beds and herbaceous borders

* Formal lawn care

* Soft and hard landscaping

* Pruning and hedge cutting

* Follow company policies, procedures and Health & Safety legislation at all times

* Assist with resolving day-to-day enquiries, complaints and operational issues

* Report issues across the borough including blocked gullies, fly tipping and anti-social behaviour

* Work flexibly in line with service requirements, including evenings and weekends when required

Candidate Requirements

* Previous grounds maintenance or gardening experience preferred

* Ability to work on your own initiative

* Good communication skills with colleagues and members of the public

* Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable Qualifications

* PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates

* Quad (PA2) certification

* Full UK Driving Licence

Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities

Reference: 225162232

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CV-Library

Gardener

CV-Library

Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library

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Hindley, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£13.5 - £13.5 Hourly
Temporary
Seasonal Gardener

Location: Wigan, WN2
Temporary Contract until September 2026
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Shifts: Monday – Friday

Sure Start Staff are currently recruiting for a Seasonal Gardener to join a busy grounds maintenance team in the Wigan area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with horticultural or grounds maintenance experience who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces.

Key Responsibilities

* Work independently with minimal supervision

* Maintain operational records and submit documentation to the Team Leader promptly

* Take responsibility for the security of allocated vehicles, machinery, fuel and materials

* Operate a full range of grass cutting equipment and powered hand tools

* Carry out grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks including:

* Sports pitch overmarking

* Maintenance of flower beds, rose beds, shrub beds and herbaceous borders

* Formal lawn care

* Soft and hard landscaping

* Pruning and hedge cutting

* Follow company policies, procedures and Health & Safety legislation at all times

* Assist with resolving day-to-day enquiries, complaints and operational issues

* Report issues across the borough including blocked gullies, fly tipping and anti-social behaviour

* Work flexibly in line with service requirements, including evenings and weekends when required

Candidate Requirements

* Previous grounds maintenance or gardening experience preferred

* Ability to work on your own initiative

* Good communication skills with colleagues and members of the public

* Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable Qualifications

* PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates

* Quad (PA2) certification

* Full UK Driving Licence

Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities
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Reference: 225162232

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