Contract
Gardener
Hatched Recruitment Group
Halifax
Posted: 30 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 29 July 2026
Ref: 225306050
Gardener / Horticulturist
Halifax
-15.00 per hour
7am - 3pm
Monday to Friday
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Gardener / Horticulturist to provide an effective maintenance and improvement service for Calderdale''s green spaces and street scene.
Key Responsibilities
You will carry out a varied range of open space and public realm horticultural duties, including:
- Routine grounds maintenance across parks, highways, and public spaces
- Grass cutting, strimming, and hedge trimming
- Hard and soft landscaping tasks
- Fine turf management and ornamental horticulture
- Tree maintenance and basic arboricultural support
- Safe use, routine checks, and basic maintenance of horticultural machinery and equipment
- Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard of presentation, safety, and environmental care
Essential Requirements
- Experience in gardening, horticulture, or grounds maintenance
- Valid Full UK Driving Licence
- All Lantra or equivalent certificates must have been achieved within the last 3 years
- Ability to operate horticultural machinery safely and competently
- Understanding of health and safety procedures in outdoor/public environments
What We''re Looking For
- Reliable and hardworking individual
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining public spaces
- Flexible approach to varied outdoor work
Please send your up to date CV for immediate consideration
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