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Gardener Carnoustie and surrounding area Temporary for initial 2 months but may extend Pay rate: £13.11 per hour Hours: Monday-Wednesday 7.30am - 5.00pm & Thursday-Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm. 43 hours/week Our public sector client located in Carnoustie is looking for a number of Gardeners on a temporary basis. Please note a full, current driving licence is essential for this role. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain public parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces, including highway verges and central reservations Grass cutting, hedge trimming, bedding displays, clearing leaves and litter Erect and dismantle sports and other equipment. Inspect, clean and carry out routine maintenance of equipment Apply chemicals using both handheld and mechanical spraying equipment Prepare sites and undertake hard and soft landscape construction work Assist in more skilled tasks e.g. propagation and nursery care of plants, site preparation and construction Complete records pertaining to the use of equipment, materials, work progress and attendance Carry out various horticultural operations e.g. planting, pruning and seeding Undertake ground maintenance e.g. set out and mark sports areas and maintain artificial/synthetic pitches Use a range of tools and equipment including powered hand tools and light plant, tractor-mounted equipment including all terrain vehicles as required Drive allocated vehicles e.g. van and trailer, and other vehicles not requiring an HGV licence Inspect vehicles before and after use and ensure first use checks are carried out Assist gravediggers with funerals by helping to carry and lower coffins, dress and backfill graves and remove shoring etc. as required Skills and Experience required: Experience of manual handling Experience of using grounds maintenance machinery Experience of hard/soft landscaping Experience of tractor-mounted equipment Experience of playground equipment maintenance and erection Experience of setting out and maintenance of recreational facilities Full, current driving licence Good oral and written communication skills Good numeracy skills Willingness to work in all weathers and throughout the Angus area To be considered for this role, please apply online now with your up-to-date CV