Gardener

Seasonal Gardener

Location: Wigan, WN2
Temporary Contract until September 2026
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Shifts: Monday – Friday

Sure Start Staff are currently recruiting for a Seasonal Gardener to join a busy grounds maintenance team in the Wigan area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with horticultural or grounds maintenance experience who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain operational records and submit documentation to the Team Leader promptly
• Take responsibility for the security of allocated vehicles, machinery, fuel and materials
• Operate a full range of grass cutting equipment and powered hand tools
• Carry out grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks including:
  • Sports pitch overmarking
  • Maintenance of flower beds, rose beds, shrub beds and herbaceous borders
  • Formal lawn care
  • Soft and hard landscaping
  • Pruning and hedge cutting
• Follow company policies, procedures and Health & Safety legislation at all times
• Assist with resolving day-to-day enquiries, complaints and operational issues
• Report issues across the borough including blocked gullies, fly tipping and anti-social behaviour
• Work flexibly in line with service requirements, including evenings and weekends when required

Candidate Requirements

• Previous grounds maintenance or gardening experience preferred
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Good communication skills with colleagues and members of the public
• Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable Qualifications

• PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates
• Quad (PA2) certification
• Full UK Driving Licence

Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.