Gardener
Job Title: Gardener Operative
Location: Southwark
Contract: Temporary to permanent
Salary: £15.00 per hour
The Role
Gardener Operative Duties:
Carry out general grounds-maintenance tasks across our social housing estates including mowing, trimming, weeding, hedge cutting and clearance of paths and communal areas.
Maintain and operate equipment safely and effectively, ensuring all green spaces are tidy and resident-friendly.
Undertake seasonal planting, pruning, removal of debris and litter picking to uphold a high standard of presentation.
Work in accordance with health & safety requirements, especially when working in communal resident areas.
Report any issues (e.g., damaged plants, overgrown hedges, littering) and support the team to keep sites safe and accessible.
What we are looking for
You will ideally have:
Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or gardening - preferably within a social housing, communal or public environment.
Practical horticultural knowledge: mowing, strimming, weeding, hedge cutting.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and perform physical tasks (lifting, bending, standing for long periods).
Good time-management and reliability - this is a role where being dependable matters.
A positive attitude toward working in areas occupied by residents and a focus on delivering quality, friendly service.
Requirements
A full UK driving licence
- Van & Fuel Card supplied
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