Gardener

Posted 17 July 2025
Salary 22.06
LocationTower Hamlets E2 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Facilities & Environment
ReferenceRQ1552501

Job description

2 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

  • To carry out gardening and horticultural maintenance of ornamental, grass, and natural features under the direction of a Lead Gardener. The role supports the delivery of a high-quality, clean, safe, and well-maintained environment across estates, while ensuring excellent customer service.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Maintain ornamental areas including shrubs, roses, hedges, and biodiversity features.
  • Mow, edge, and renovate grass areas.
  • Control unwanted vegetation in horticultural and hard landscape areas.
  • Assist with minor landscaping and horticultural development.
  • Operate and maintain motorised gardening equipment (e.g., mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters).
  • Secure equipment and machinery during working hours.
  • Undertake training to maintain and develop skills.
Essential Experience Required

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Gardener or Assistant Gardener.
  • Basic gardening skills (e.g., soil cultivation, pruning).
  • Experience using gardening machinery (e.g., mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters).
Essential Qualification Required

  • Working knowledge of Health & Safety (Manual Handling, COSHH, Work at Heights).
Additional information to note

  • Working Hours: 35 hours per week.
  • The role requires a basic DBS.
  • Full UK driving licence (required for mobile role).
Closing Date: 18th July 2025

Requirements

Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Gardener or Assistant Gardener
  • Basic gardening skills (e.g., soil cultivation, pruning)
  • Experience using gardening machinery (e.g., mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters)
  • Working knowledge of Health & Safety (Manual Handling, COSHH, Work at Heights)
  • Full UK driving licence