Gardener

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

5-6 Months Contract with Local Authority

Summary

The Gardener plays a vital role in maintaining clean safe and attractive outdoor environments across council estates. This includes the upkeep of communal gardens pathways play areas estate entrances and other shared green spaces. The role supports community wellbeing by ensuring outdoor areas are welcoming well-maintained and compliant with health and safety standards. The post holder must be able to drive a 3.5tonne van; trailer experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

Maintain lawns hedges shrubs flower beds and communal garden areas across council estates.
Carry out regular litter picking and remove waste from public outdoor areas.
Ensure pathways entrances and shared spaces remain clean safe and free from hazards.
Complete seasonal tasks including leaf clearance snow removal and gritting to maintain safe access.
Monitor estates for issues such as fly-tipping vandalism damaged furniture/play equipment and report concerns to the relevant council team.

Essential Experience Required

Must be able to drive a 3.5tonne van (trailer towing experience desirable but not essential).
Previous experience in grounds maintenance landscaping horticulture or estate upkeep.
Ability to safely operate and maintain groundskeeping tools and machinery.

Essential Qualifications Required

Full UK driving licence (mandatory for operating a 3.5tonne van).
Grounds maintenance horticulture or landscaping training/certification (desirable but not essential).
Health & Safety and manual handling training (desirable).

Additional Information

Working hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Unit 1 Sandgate Industrial Estate 57 Sandgate Street Southwark Surrey SE151LE United Kingdom.
Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
Application deadline: 25th March 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Gardener plays a vital role in maintaining clean safe and attractive outdoor environments across council estates

Required Education:

The Gardener plays a vital role in maintaining clean safe and attractive outdoor environments across council estates

5-6 Months Contract with Local AuthoritySummaryThe Gardener plays a vital role in maintaining clean safe and attractive outdoor environments across council estates. This includes the upkeep of communal gardens pathways play areas estate entrances and other shared green spaces. The role supports comm...

5-6 Months Contract with Local Authority

Summary

The Gardener plays a vital role in maintaining clean safe and attractive outdoor environments across council estates. This includes the upkeep of communal gardens pathways play areas estate entrances and other shared green spaces. The role supports community wellbeing by ensuring outdoor areas are welcoming well-maintained and compliant with health and safety standards. The post holder must be able to drive a 3.5tonne van; trailer experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

Maintain lawns hedges shrubs flower beds and communal garden areas across council estates.
Carry out regular litter picking and remove waste from public outdoor areas.
Ensure pathways entrances and shared spaces remain clean safe and free from hazards.
Complete seasonal tasks including leaf clearance snow removal and gritting to maintain safe access.
Monitor estates for issues such as fly-tipping vandalism damaged furniture/play equipment and report concerns to the relevant council team.

Essential Experience Required

Must be able to drive a 3.5tonne van (trailer towing experience desirable but not essential).
Previous experience in grounds maintenance landscaping horticulture or estate upkeep.
Ability to safely operate and maintain groundskeeping tools and machinery.

Essential Qualifications Required

Full UK driving licence (mandatory for operating a 3.5tonne van).
Grounds maintenance horticulture or landscaping training/certification (desirable but not essential).
Health & Safety and manual handling training (desirable).

Additional Information

Working hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Unit 1 Sandgate Industrial Estate 57 Sandgate Street Southwark Surrey SE151LE United Kingdom.
Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
Application deadline: 25th March 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Gardener plays a vital role in maintaining clean safe and attractive outdoor environments across council estates

Required Education:

The Gardener plays a vital role in maintaining clean safe and attractive outdoor environments across council estates