Estate Services Gardener
Peabody · Reading, England
Estate Services Gardener at Peabody, based in Reading, England, paying £28,147 per annum. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- £28,147 per annum
- Location
- Reading, England
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 9 hours ago
- Closes
- 16 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Grounds Maintenance
10% below the typical rate for grounds maintenance
Reference ec8c94a8839eaca1d56322ab01dbb61e9a69dc09
About the role
Join Our Gardening Team at Peabody – Where Every Day is a Breath of Fresh Air
Do you enjoy working outdoors, getting hands-on with nature, and making green spaces shine? If so, we’ve got a role that’s right up your street.
As an Estate Services Gardener, your day might begin with tackling scheduled grounds maintenance tasks—trimming hedges, planting vibrant seasonal beds, mowing lawns, and keeping weeds under control. You’ll be involved in all kinds of horticultural activities, helping to keep our estates looking their best. You’ll also play a key role in ensuring green waste is disposed of responsibly and in line with regulations.
You’ll be part of a friendly, hard-working team that’s passionate about creating beautiful environments. Working closely with colleagues and residents, you’ll help shape Peabody’s outdoor spaces into places people are proud to call home.
And here’s a little extra: you can refer friends to any of our roles once employed at Peabody and you will receive £250 when they commence employment!
What makes you a great fit?
- You’re a people person who enjoys working outdoors in all weather.
- You’ve got solid horticultural experience and are confident using powered gardening tools.
- You’re reliable, proactive, and take pride in your work.
- You hold a full, clean UK manual driving licence.
What’s in it for you?
- A company van to help you carry out your duties
- 30 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Access to a flexible benefits scheme and discount portal
- Life assurance at four times your salary
- Up to 10% pension contribution
This role requires a Basic DBS check and a full UK driving licence.
Come and grow your career with us!
If you’ve got questions, feel free to contact Mike Sugrue, Talent Specialist, at mike.sugrue@peabody.org.uk.
Interviews will be held via Teams week commencing 21st September
Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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Reference: ec8c94a8839eaca1d56322ab01dbb61e9a69dc09 · Posted 9 hours ago · Closes 16 Sep 2026 · Listed via Peabody
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