Gardener Groundsperson Driver x2

Job Description

KNOWLEDGE

Essential :

Driving Licence, which includes the operation of trailers

Desirable :

SVQ level 2 in horticulture, greenkeeping or similar

Experience of working in a horticultural/greenkeeping environment

Chainsaw Certificate

Stone cutter Certificate

Certificate of competence to operate ride on grass cutting machinery

Certificate of competence in hand held applicator PA1 & PA6.

Weedkilling Certificate

Please note that there are Summer/Winter hours per week variation. These average at 36 hours per week over the whole year. 39 hours per week in Summer, 32 hours per week in Winter.

CLOSING DATE – Sunday 14^th December 2025

INTERVIEW DATE – week commencing 5^th January 2026

Requirements

Position Title: Gardener Groundsperson Driver x2

Position Number: LG06

Directorate: Place

Location: Stobhill

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week on average over the year. 39 hours per week in Summer, 32 hours per week in Winter.

Working Pattern: Summer/Winter Variation – Average 36 Hours

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £26,918.62 per annum.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying for this post or in accessing attached documentation, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team, stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.