Temporary Gardener (Parks Service) - BG7

Location: Bristol (various parks andamp; green spaces across the city)

Salary: Bristolandnbsp;andnbsp;Grade BG7 (rate dependent on assignment/experience)

Contract: Temporary Assignment (flexible/ongoing shifts)

About the Role

We''re looking for an experienced Gardener (Parks Service) to support Bristol''s parks and green spaces team on a temporary basis. You''ll work across a variety of sites-destination parks, formal and informal green spaces, sports areas, woodlands and nature conservation sites-helping deliver high standards of grounds maintenance and horticultural care in all weather conditions

This is a hands-on role for someone who can confidently carry out advanced horticultural tasks, operate equipment safely, and support a team environment-while also helping supervise and develop apprentices, volunteers and temporary staff when required

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks safely using light/heavy equipment, plant and tools
  
  



• Deliver advanced horticultural work including planting (ornamental bedding), pruning and related tasks
  
  



• Maintain fine turf (e.g., bowling greens/golf courses/cricket wickets) and complete general grass cutting/maintenance
  
  



• Support sports grounds maintenance, including marking out, setting up and dismantling equipment
  
  



• Undertake chemical weed control, spraying and control of invasive species (where authorised) Apply Save