Senior Gardener

Senior Gardener/Tractor DriverLocation: Fareham, HampshireSalary: £26,403 - £28,142Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-3:30pm (Permanent, Full Time) Join our clients Maintenance team and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our award-winning Town Centre parks and gardens. This hands-on role involves driving a tractor to care for large public spaces, along with soft and hard landscaping, horticultural pruning, fine turf management, and floral display upkeep. You may also assist with sports ground and play area maintenance, and grave preparation. About the role:

• Drive tractors and ride-on mowers to maintain public spaces
• Manage soft and hard landscaping, horticultural tasks, and turf care
• Occasionally assist with sports ground upkeep and grave preparation

What we're looking for:

• Experience in grounds maintenance and tractor/ride-on mower driving
• Full driving licence required
• Knowledge of fine turf culture, plant care, pests, diseases, and pesticide use
• Mature attitude with ability to lead a small team and interact professionally with the public
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather with pride and independence

Why join Fareham Borough Council?

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free authorised parking
• Flexible working arrangements
• Car lease scheme
• A friendly, professional, and supportive workplace with a family feel

If you want a fulfilling role where you can make a visible difference to your community's green spaces, apply today!