Gardeners

Manpower; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking skilled and enthusiastic Gardeners to join a team in Oxford for the spring and summer 2026 season. This temporary full-time role runs from March to October/November 2026, offering £12.49 per hour. Candidates will perform a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks such as lawn care, plant maintenance, and general grounds cleaning. Ideal applicants will have prior gardening experience and be confident with garden tools. Join us to keep Oxford blooming throughout 2026!

Qualifications

• Previous gardening or grounds maintenance experience is essential.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail required.
• Confidence in using garden tools and machinery is needed.

Responsibilities

• Keeping grounds clean and tidy.
• Maintaining lawns through mowing and fertilising.
• Looking after borders and plants via pruning and watering.
• Shaping hedges and shrubs.
• Using and maintaining garden machinery.
• Supporting landscaping and nursery work.

Skills

Gardening or grounds maintenance experience

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Confidence using garden tools and machinery

Job description

Enjoy Working Outdoors? Join Our Team as a Seasonal Gardener!

Manpower is looking for skilled and enthusiastic Gardeners to join our client's team in Oxford for the spring and summer 2026 season. This is a temporary full-time contract starting in March 2026 and running until October or November 2026 for the right person. If you take pride in caring for outdoor spaces and enjoy physical, hands‑on work, this is a great opportunity to do what you love in a friendly, supportive environment.

What's on Offer:

• Temporary full-time work from March to October/November 2026
• £12.49 per hour (rate depends on experience)
• Oxford City Centre based with easy travel links
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:00, Friday 07:30-12:00

What You'll Be Doing:

Every day brings something different, from general grounds maintenance to caring for plants and lawns across beautiful outdoor sites. Tasks include:

• Keeping grounds clean and tidy - sweeping, litter removal, and weed control
• Maintaining lawns - mowing, edging, fertilising, and repairing turf
• Looking after borders and plants - pruning, planting, and watering
• Shaping hedges and shrubs for that perfect finish
• Using and maintaining garden machinery, tractors, and attachments
• Supporting with landscaping and nursery work under supervision

You’ll also receive training on how to record your hours using a mobile device.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous gardening or grounds maintenance experience
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Confidence using garden tools and machinery

If you’re passionate about making outdoor spaces look their best, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep Oxford blooming throughout 2026!