Gardener

Gardener (x6) – Estate Services

We are recruiting 6 Gardeners to join our Estate Services Team within the Housing & Regeneration Directorate.

If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining high-quality green spaces, we would like to hear from you.

This is a hands-on role working across multiple locations, suited to someone reliable, motivated and committed to delivering a high standard of horticultural work.

In this role, you will:

• Carry out a range of gardening and horticultural tasks across housing estates
• Maintain grassed areas, hedges, shrubs, flower beds and other planted areas
• Use horticultural machinery and equipment safely and effectively, including mowers, strimmers and hedge cutters
• Assist with planting schemes and seasonal horticultural activities
• Help maintain clean, safe and attractive green spaces for residents
• Identify and report defects, hazards and other issues affecting estate environments
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and provide a professional service to residents and visitors

About You

• We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
• Experience of working in a gardening, grounds maintenance or similar horticultural role
• Experience of using horticultural machinery and equipment safely
• Knowledge of gardening and horticultural maintenance techniques
• Awareness of health and safety and safe working practices
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and carry out physically demanding work
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A reliable and positive approach, with a commitment to delivering high standards
• A willingness to undertake training and develop new skills

The following would be an advantage:

• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or an equivalent qualification
• PA1a and PA6a pesticide application certificates
• A full UK driving licence

A standard DBS check is required for this role. 

Our Benefits

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 29 days annual leave, rising to 33 days with 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and additional days over the Christmas period, subject to service requirements
• Working arrangements that reflect operational requirements
• Access to staff benefits and money-saving schemes, including season ticket loans
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with opportunities to progress

This is an opportunity to join a team that helps maintain and improve the borough's green spaces, making a visible difference to estates and the communities that live there.