GardenerLocation: GravesendSalary: SC1 - (Scale point 2) to SC2 - (Scale point 4) £24,413.00 to £25,185.00Vacancy Type: PermanentClosing Date: 25/03/2026Do you have a passion for horticulture and take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful green spaces for the community to enjoy?Gravesham Borough Council is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Gardener to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will be at the heart of our operations, performing a variety of tasks to keep our parks, open spaces, and communal gardens looking their best throughout the seasons.Your key responsibilities will include grass cutting, planting, pruning, and bed maintenance, using a range of equipment from ride-on mowers to hand tools. You''ll play a vital role in everything from soil cultivation and pest control to supporting tree work and ensuring our sites are clean and safe for visitors.This is a fantastic opportunity for a practical, motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors as part of a dedicated team. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can see the tangible results of your work every day, we would love to hear from you.Key Skills and Abilities Practical Horticultural Skills: Proven ability in grass cutting, shrub pruning, soil cultivation, bedding plant maintenance, and planting.Machinery Operation: Competence in using and performing basic maintenance on horticultural machinery (e.g., rideon mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, leaf blowers).Trailer Towing: Ability to