Based at: Cantley Depot, Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 5 - 25,178
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
Closing date: 22nd March 2026
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Horticulturist.
Do you enjoy working outdoors, as part of a team that make a direct difference to the communities of Doncaster?
We have an opportunity for you, we are looking for enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our Street Scene Cemeteries team.
Although experience in Horticulture or Grounds Maintenance would be desirable it is not essential for the role of Street Scene Horticulturalist. We need someone with a positive attitude who works well in a team, can drive and is committed to delivering an excellent service every day.
We will provide training to allow you to use a variety of grounds maintenance machinery to deliver a high standard grounds maintenance service. The role works directly in the community in cemetery sites including Rosehill across Doncaster, giving you the chance to see the difference Street Scene makes to people living in Doncaster.
If you want to be part of service dedicated to delivering outstanding service to our residents by maintaining and enhancing Doncasters cemeteries and public spaces this could be the opportunity for you.
We will provide full uniform and PPE and an opportunity for further development in the future.
If you are interested and want to find more about joining our mission to keep Doncasters cemeteries and public spaces beautiful and welcoming, please contact us on the numbers below.
Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in service and community pride.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a full medical assessment.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 23/03/26 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 06/04/26.
For further details or an informal chat please contact: Bob Allan, bob.allan@doncaster.gov.uk or Martin Day martin.day@doncaster.gov.uk
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
