Gardener

Posted 16 July 2025
Salary 15.27
LocationMerstone PO30 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Facilities & Environment
ReferenceOR10020

Job description

1 month contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

  • To carry out grounds maintenance duties including mowing, weeding, and general upkeep of outdoor areas around properties. The role ensures that communal and external spaces are maintained to a high standard, contributing to a pleasant and safe environment for residents.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Perform routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing lawns, weeding flower beds, and trimming hedges.
  • Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of outdoor communal areas.
  • Operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
  • Conduct visual inspections of grounds and report any issues or hazards.
Essential Experience Required

Previous experience in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor manual role is essential.
Familiarity with operating lawn mowers, strimmers, and other gardening tools.

Essential Qualification Required

Basic knowledge of horticulture or grounds maintenance practices (desirable).

Additional information to note

  • Working Hours: 45 hours per week.
  • Mobile grounds maintenance operative reporting to Merstone Depot PO30 3DA - day starts and finishes here
  • The role requires a basic DBS.
  • Full UK driving licence (required for mobile role).
The role closes on 18th July 2025, apply ASAP.

Requirements

Requirements
  • Previous experience in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor manual role
  • Familiarity with operating lawn mowers, strimmers, and other gardening tools
  • Basic knowledge of horticulture or grounds maintenance practices (desirable)
  • Full UK driving licence