General Labourer/Assistant Gardener

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Merthyr Tydfil to assist with the appointment of a General Labourer/Assistant Gardener , on a 2.5-month contract , highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £13.69 - £17.73 per hour Summary: To support the delivery of horticultural and grounds maintenance services across the County Borough, ensuring parks, green spaces, and communal areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained. The role involves assisting with a range of outdoor tasks and working as part of the Neighbourhood Services team. Flexibility is required to support other service areas such as Waste, Highways, Street Cleansing, or Cemeteries in line with operational priorities. Responsibilities: - Assist with general grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, planting, weeding, and watering - Use basic gardening tools and equipment safely (e.g. strimmers, hedge cutters, mowers) - Maintain cleanliness of parks and open spaces through litter picking and bin emptying - Support seasonal works, landscaping tasks, and sports pitch marking - Help maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas in...