General Labourer/Assistant Gardener

Job Opportunity: General Labourer/Assistant Gardener 

Are you passionate about enhancing public green spaces and thrive in an outdoor, hands-on role? Network Recruitment Wales is seeking a General Labourer/Assistant Gardener to join the Grounds Maintenance team in Merthyr Tydfil, for a 3-week temporary contract to cover short-term sickness. This is a brilliant opportunity to contribute to maintaining the borough’s parks and open spaces to a high standard!

Role: General Labourer/Assistant Gardener
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Contract Duration: 18/08/2025 – 09/09/2025
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 07:00–15:00)
Rate: PAYE: £13.26 per hour | Umbrella: £16.84 per hour
Employment Type: Temporary

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a range of horticultural tasks with minimal supervision, including grass cutting (using pedestrian/ride-on mowers), strimming, hedge cutting, and leaf blowing.
• Carry out general grounds maintenance, such as litter picking, bin emptying, weeding, soil cultivation, mulching, watering, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation, and planting.
• Mark out football fields and repair fine turf and playing surfaces.
• Assist the arboriculture team as needed.
• Drive vehicles and pull trailers (with appropriate qualifications).
• Maintain and clean tools, equipment, vans, and tool sheds, reporting defects to ensure safety and functionality.
• Support the construction of landscape schemes and seasonal bedding (removal and planting).
• Use natural methods for plant protection and pest control, avoiding chemicals/pesticides where possible.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation to maintain a safe environment for staff and park users.
• Work flexibly across Neighbourhood Services departments (e.g., Waste, Highways, Street Cleansing, or Cemeteries) as required.
• Contribute to achieving Green Flag Parks accreditation and maintaining high standards for the borough’s green spaces.

Requirements:

• Essential:
  • Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 City & Guilds (or equivalent) in horticulture or a related field.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Experience in grounds maintenance or gardening, with proficiency in using hand tools (e.g., strimmers, hedge cutters, blowers).
  • Ability to work independently with initiative and prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Strong awareness of health and safety practices to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Physically capable of tasks such as digging, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
  • Willingness to work across Neighbourhood Services departments as needed.
• Desirable:
  • Valid driving licence for driving vehicles/trailers.
  • Experience in a local authority or similar grounds maintenance role.
  • Knowledge of natural plant protection and pest control methods.
• Required Documents:
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
  • Criminal Convictions Declaration
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • CV
  • 2 years of references/work history

What We Offer:

• A rewarding role maintaining the beauty and functionality of Cyfarthfa Park’s green spaces.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive team under the guidance of the Team Leader.
• Competitive pay and a structured 37-hour workweek in a scenic, outdoor environment.
• A chance to contribute to the council’s Green Flag Parks accreditation and community priorities.

Apply Now!
If you’re enthusiastic about horticulture and grounds maintenance and ready to make a difference at Cyfarthfa Park, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales. For more details, contact us today!