Senior Gardener (Openspace Team) – Inch Park Depot

Job Description

Senior Gardener – Openspace Team

Inch Park Depot

Salary: £27,257 – £29,850; Hours: 36 per week

Senior Gardener Position within our Parks & Greenspace Operational Service.

Responsible for horticultural, landscaping and ground maintenance duties to improve Edinburgh’s parks, gardens and greenspaces.

Responsibilities

• Work within a small team led by a Supervisor Gardener.
• Support the Supervisor Gardener by taking instruction and promoting effective team working.
• Assist in training and instruction of gardening staff as required.
• Deputise for Supervisors as required by the Service.
• Support and supervise new starters, apprentices, students and other shadow workers when appropriate.
• Operate hand held technology to record work, receive instructions and report on actions or problems.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing and updating operational risk assessments.
• Operate a range of vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Determine work practices, arrangements and standards of work, managing the team on a daily basis.
• Carry out tasks with minimal supervision, either alone or in a team, depending on the task.
• Perform heavy manual work in all weather and traffic conditions.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines, risk assessments and the Council’s Lone Working policy.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge and skills in horticulture and parks and grounds maintenance.
• Relevant qualification of SVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or evidence of required experience.
• Ability to work to defined operational standards and health & safety practices.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and is able to be their best. We welcome applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled or neurodivergent individuals, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Our salary range typically reflects an initial starting salary, with annual increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Flexible working options are available.