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Name: Cannock Chase Council |
| Job
Location: Cannock |
| Job
Status: Full Time |
Job
Description :
Specialist Gardener
Role Number: CL366
Grade D: £25,989 - £28,142 per annum (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 42.5 Hours per week (March/October), 28.2 Hours per week (November/February)
(Paid 37 Hours per week on average)
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Why join us?
Working for Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to
make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years continuous service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free car parking
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About the role
We are seeking a Specialist Gardener to join our established and supportive Parks and Open Spaces Shared Service team, working across Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils, to undertake a series of horticultural tasks including grass cutting, shrub bed maintenance, floral displays, sports pitch maintenance and hedge cutting. Working across a variety of locations, you will help deliver high-quality horticultural standards that contribute to the attractiveness, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability of our communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development of our shared service, supporting managers and leaders across two neighbouring local authorities. You’ll be at the heart of a varied and rewarding workload, helping to deliver high quality services to our communities.
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About you
You will be:
• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Horticulture or willingness to obtain.
• Experienced in horticulture or fine turf maintenance with detailed knowledge of traditional horticultural techniques.
• Able to work outdoors in all-weather undertaking heavy labour and hold a driving licence minimum B, B+E, F and K.
Further details are available in the supporting documentation.
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Job Requirements/
Application Instructions:
Ready to make a difference?
If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your work will have a meaningful impact across two ambitious local authorities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.
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How to apply
Apply online at: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk
If you require alternative ways of applying or need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us on 01543 462621 or email us quoting the role number at:
✉ recruitment@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
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Closing date: Sunday 23rd August 2026
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Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers
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| Salary:
Grounds MaintenanceGrade D: £25,989 - £28,142 per annum |
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| Contact: |
| Phone: 01543 462621 |
| Link: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk |
| Address: |
Grounds Maintenance
Cannock Chase Council
Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road
Cannock
WS Walsall
WS11 1BG |
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