JOB NEWS: Sunderland AFC Is Hiring A Landscape Gardener In Sunderland On A Full-Time Basis.
JOB: Landscape Gardener
Employer: Sunderland Association Football Club (Sunderland AFC)
Location: Sunderland, SR5 1SU
Salary: Competitive Salary
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Sunderland AFC is recruiting a Landscape Gardener to help maintain and improve the appearance of its training ground and associated club sites.
Working as part of the wider Grounds team, the successful candidate will help ensure gardens, lawns, planted areas, hedges, trees, pathways and other outdoor spaces are maintained to a high standard throughout the year.
The role will contribute to creating a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for players, staff and supporters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain gardens, lawns, hedges, trees, planted areas and external spaces.
- Carry out mowing, edging, hedge cutting, pruning, planting and weed control.
- Complete seasonal landscaping and general grounds maintenance.
- Operate horticultural machinery and hand tools safely.
- Plan and prioritise maintenance tasks independently.
- Identify opportunities to improve the appearance, efficiency and sustainability of outdoor areas.
- Work collaboratively with the wider Grounds team to maintain high standards across club sites.
Requirements:
- Practical experience in professional gardening, landscaping, horticulture or estate maintenance.
- Good knowledge of general garden and landscape care.
- Confidence using horticultural machinery and hand tools safely.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation.
- A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
- Good communication skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
Horticultural qualifications, PA1/PA6 certification, chainsaw or arboricultural qualifications, irrigation experience and knowledge of sustainable landscaping would be advantageous.
Important: The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS check through Sunderland AFC.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates can apply through the Sunderland AFC recruitment listing for the Landscape Gardener position.
To apply, click here
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