Gardener

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Do you have experience in roles within Gardening/Grounds Maintenance?

If yes, I have a great role that could be the next step in your career!

• Working Hours: 8 - 4.15 (Monday to Friday)
• Location: SE1
• Salary: £30,000 - £32,000

We are looking for a dedicated Gardener to join our team, contributing to the maintenance of amenity garden areas on public housing estates to a consistently high standard. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about gardening, enjoys working outdoors in various weather conditions, and is capable of performing physically demanding tasks.

• Delivering a specified programme of green space watering across estates.
• Performing general gardening tasks such as deadheading, pruning, weeding, soft edging, leaf clearance, and occasional grass-cutting.
• Taking responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others.
• Communicating with residents in a polite and professional manner, upholding the organisation’s reputation.
• Carrying out other reasonable tasks as defined by the manager or Head Gardener in line with the role remit, which may include supporting estate cleaning tasks.

• Physical fitness to meet the demands of the role, including walking over landscaped terrain, lifting and moving hose pipes, and working outside in all weather conditions.
• An interest in gardening and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrably good teamwork skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and prioritise workload effectively.
• Professional and respectful attitude towards colleagues and residents.
• Capable of handling occasional difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.

• Previous gardening experience.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Awareness of health and safety practices.

• Competitive salary.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and resident-focused community organisation.
• Training and development opportunities in gardening and horticulture.

To apply for this Gardener position, please submit apply for this role to forward your CV to the hiring manager!