Gardener

London - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 18 - 18

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Hackney Council is seeking a reliable and experienced Gardener to join the Housing Grounds Maintenance team on a 36-hour per week contract.

Reporting to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor the post holder will be responsible for maintaining and

improving communal green spaces across Hackney housing estates.

This is a practical outdoor role requiring the safe use of horticultural machinery adherence to health and safety standards and positive engagement with residents.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Maintain communal green spaces including grass cutting pruning hedge maintenance and seasonal planting.

Operate and carry out basic maintenance on horticultural machinery such as mowers strimmers hedge trimmers and chainsaws.

Apply herbicides and pesticides in line with NPTC guidance COSHH regulations and health & safety requirements.

Support biodiversity initiatives including meadow areas bulb planting orchards and environmentally sustainable practices.

Ensure all work is carried out safely always using appropriate PPE.

Identify and report hazards defects or incidents on housing estates.

Engage courteously and professionally with residents and colleagues.

Follow instructions from the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and complete work to agreed standards.

Skills/Experience:

Proven experience in grounds maintenance or horticultural services.

Competent in the use of mechanical and powered gardening equipment.

Knowledge of health & safety legislation including COSHH and PPE requirements.

Ability to identify faults and carry out basic maintenance on tools and machinery.

Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Additional Information:

A full UK driving licence with no points or convictions is essential.

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture (or willingness to work towards).

Contract: 36 hours per week.

Location: Hackney Housing Estates (E2).

Required Skills:

Proven experience in grounds maintenance or horticultural services. Competent in the use of mechanical and powered gardening equipment. Knowledge of health & safety legislation including COSHH and PPE requirements. Ability to identify faults and carry out basic maintenance on tools and machinery. Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Required Education:

A full UK driving licence with no points or convictions is Level 2 in Horticulture (or willingness to work towards).

4 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Hackney Council is seeking a reliable and experienced Gardener to join the Housing Grounds Maintenance team on a 36-hour per week contract. Reporting to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor the post holder will be responsible for maintaining andimp...