Maintenance Gardener

Airport Placements; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A horticultural services company in Ashford is seeking a Maintenance Gardener to maintain green spaces across the town. This role involves demands like strimming, mowing, and general maintenance gardening duties. Candidates must have prior gardening experience and a full driving licence due to the mobile nature of the position. The ideal candidate will work Monday to Friday and contribute to a team-oriented environment. A competitive pay rate of £12.50 per hour is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge and experience in gardening roles.
• Ability to work on feet and carry heavy equipment.
• Full driving licence is essential for travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain green spaces and beds across Ashford.
• Perform gardening tasks like strimming, mowing, and edging.
• Plant and tidy beds, borders, and displays.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Maintenance Gardener

Job Reference: JPG22

Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry - Ashford, Kent | £12.50 per hour | Temporary

Job Title: Maintenance Gardener

Location: Ashford, Kent

Job Type: Full-Time Mon-Fri / Temp to perm

Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour

I am looking for an experienced Maintenance Gardener to join an established team, assisting in the continued maintenance of green spaces in and around Ashford, Kent. Candidates should be motivated and be comfortable with physically demanding work.

Responsibilities:

• Travelling between sites, maintaining beds and green spaces throughout the town, ensuring work is completed in line with company standards.
• General maintenance gardening duties such as strimming, mowing and edging lawns.
• Planting, weeding and tidying beds, borders and displays.
• The working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am 'til 4:00pm.
• This role offers the potential for future development for the right person, subject to a successful introductory period.

Ideal Candidate:

• A full driving licence is essential due to the mobile nature of the role.
• Prior knowledge and experience in a similar position.
• The ability to work well within a team, with a positive attitude and a willingness to help where necessary.
• Physical capacities to be working on your feet and carrying heavy equipment.
• High working standards and an awareness of health and safety practices.

Contact us:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Call: 01233 722 401