Gardener - Skilled

Job Title

Gardener - Skilled

Job Details

Location: Stores Road Depot

Hours: 37 hours a week - working seasonal hours

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Blank Basis

Salary: £26,403 - £27,254

Closing Date: 13/08/2026

Responsibilities

Carry out gardening and general grounds maintenance duties on all Derby City Council land, properties and contracts as determined by the service.

Qualifications

• Full manual driving licence
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent horticultural qualification
• Experience in grounds maintenance, including use of professional equipment such as hedge cutters, mowers and strimmers
• Experience using advanced equipment such as a ride on mower

Requirements

Reliable, proud of work, committed to teamwork, focus on exceptional customer satisfaction, prepared to undertake training, and comply with Health and Safety regulations. Seasonal hours may be required throughout the year.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference, and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants may apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the essential requirements for the job. We are committed to removing barriers to equality.