Maintenance Gardener

HR GO Driving; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gardening sector seeks a motivated Gardener for a full-time position in Ashford, Kent. The role involves maintaining green spaces, performing gardening tasks, and requires reliable candidates with prior experience and a full driving license. Opportunities for further development are available for the right individual.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in gardening.
• Full driving license is essential.
• Ability to work on feet and carry heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain green spaces and perform general gardening duties.
• Travel between sites to complete maintenance tasks.
• Ensure work meets company standards.

Skills

Physical capabilities

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Positive attitude

Job description

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

Pay Rate: £12.50 per hour

HRGO are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Gardener to join an established team, assisting in the continued maintenance of green spaces in and around Ashford, Kent. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role and be comfortable with physically demanding work.

This role involves:

• 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.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A full driving license 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 capabilities to be working on your feet and carrying heavy equipment.
• High working standards and an awareness of health and safety practices.

If you are interested in the position, please contact Jess on 01233 634242, or email [e-mail].