Gardener

Job description

Post No. PE515 - Gardener

Are you active, motivated and passionate about gardening and all things relating to horticulture?
If so, Grounds maintenance is looking to recruit two additional permanent full-time members of staff to our team to plant and maintain all the plants located around the City and work on our canals and other areas.

You will need the following as a minimum: -
- Hold a valid full driving licence (ideally with D1 but not essential).
- Hold an IOSH working safely qualification (or willing to undertake within 6 months)
- An appropriate horticultural qualification NVQ level 1 or a minimum of 2 years proven experience of working in horticulture.

Apply now via NCC website jobs where full details are available.

Closing date 11th September 2026

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd - Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd