An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Craft Gardener to become part of our busy award winning team within our Environmental Services Department. We are seeking a team-orientated, diligent and skilled person to join a well-established team of Craft Gardeners. There will be opportunities to be engaged in supporting our mobile teams of maintenance gardeners, maintaining high standards at our various Green Flag sites and to be involved and contributing to our important and exciting work at Highdown Gardens.

It is essential that you hold a current driving licence as you will be required to drive vehicles as part of the role. You will need to be an experienced gardener and ideally hold a college diploma in horticulture. You will also need good communication skills to provide high quality grounds maintenance and horticultural expertise in sites across the District and Borough.

The successful applicant will be expected to be skilled and experienced in the use of various powered machinery and have industry related experience and will be expected to work outdoors throughout the year. You will have a positive approach to working and take pride in the work that we do. You will be able to demonstrate high standards of behaviour and professionalism in dealing with the public.

Does this sound like you?  For an informal discussion about this post, contact Steve McKenna, Assistant Parks and Open Spaces Manager steve.mckenna@adur-worthing.gov.uk

Equal Opportunities
Adur and Worthing councils have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Adur District and Worthing Borough Councils are equal opportunities employers and encourages applications from people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, people of any religion or belief or sexual orientation and job sharers. Childcare subsidy is payable in appropriate cases. Work base location is indicated, however you may be asked to work at any such place within the Adur District and Worthing Borough Council Service’s area as required.


Additional Information
As part of Adur & Worthing Council’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process, without prior notice if a suitable redeployee (internal employee at risk of redundancy) is identified.

No CVs or agency applications accepted.

Interviews: 12th March 2020