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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Bristol. Are looking for a Tree Watering & Maintenance Operative to join their organisation.

Job Role: Tree Watering & Maintenance Operative
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: October 2026 (possible extension)
Location: Bristol
Rate of Pay: £16.47 p/h umbrella

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake and complete work successfully, within predetermined targets, working effectively and efficiently.
• Safely use a variety of light and heavy equipment in the tasks of planting and maintaining trees and to ensure that all vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment are kept clean, safe, secure and in a serviceable condition at all times.
• Carry out general horticultural duties, i.e. watering, weeding, etc… and repetitive tasks for a long period of time in parks and street settings.
• To support sustainability targets through optimum use of composting systems, recycling, minimisation of resource use.
• Literacy and numeracy sufficient to read and understand instructions or specifications such as Health and Safety information and Nursery contractual requirements.
• Work as part of a team to meet contract requirements,(time, cost, productivity and quality targets,).
• Able to deal with enquiries from members of the public, customers and volunteers in an appropriate customer-focussed way.
• This is a physically demanding job which requires daily periods of sustained physical effort including walking, kneeling, lifting. The post holder must have the physical ability to undertake these tasks

  Job Requirements:

• NVQ level 2 in Amenity Horticulture, Environmental Conservation or equivalent qualification (e.g. City and Guilds Horticulture, National Certificate) or Equivalent experience e.g. experience (over several seasons) of working in grounds maintenance, and / or horticulture and/or nature conservation.
• Experience in tree planting techniques including good species knowledge.
• The ability to carry out the physical demands of the role, including; walking, kneeling, driving, and lifting.
• Full valid UK driving licence & ability to drive a wide range of Parks vehicles and plant as per the requirement of the service.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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