Groundsperson
Prime Recruitment Services
Job Description
Groundsperson / Gardener / GreenkeeperLocation: Lisburn, BT27 5UG
Pay rate: £14.13 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Positions available: 4
Prime Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for 4 Groundsperson / Gardener / Greenkeeper workers to support the Parks and Amenities team within Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.This is a temporary Groundsperson / Gardener / Greenkeeper role based from 29 Blaris Road, Lisburn, with work carried out across various council locations including public parks, cemeteries, golf courses, sports facilities, playing fields, landscaped areas and open spaces.The role will involve a wide range of grounds maintenance, horticultural and manual labour duties.Key duties:Carrying out general grounds maintenance across parks, cemeteries, golf courses, sports pitches and open spacesGrass cutting, hedge trimming, leaf clearing, litter removal and general site tidyingPlanting trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and bulbs as requiredSoil cultivation, fertilising, turfing, seed bed preparation and basic site preparation️ Safe use and daily checks of grounds maintenance equipment and machineryDriving large agricultural tractors, vans and trailers where required Assisting with cemetery duties, including grave digging and backfilling by hand or mechanical meansSupporting burial preparation and ensuring cemetery areas are kept clean and tidy️ Dealing appropriately with members of the public and responding to basic customer enquiriesFollowing all health and safety procedures, including PPE, manual handling, COSHH and risk assessments Essential criteria:At least 2 years' employment experience in a horticulture or grounds maintenance environment in at least one of the following areas:Sports pitch maintenanceCemetery maintenanceGolf course maintenanceHorticultural or floral maintenanceGood understanding of grounds maintenance workAwareness of health and safety requirementsPhysically fit and able to carry out manual outdoor workFull current UK driving licence and access to transport, or access to suitable transport if covered under the Disability Discrimination ActMust be eligible to work in the UK Desirable:PA1 and PA6A chemical handling and application certificatesNPTC Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalentThis Groundsperson / Gardener / Greenkeeper position would suit someone with previous experience in parks, cemeteries, golf courses, sports grounds, landscaping, horticulture, grounds maintenance or outdoor manual labour.Prime Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer and Northern Ireland's first recruitment agency accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.