Seasonal Skilled Gardener
Location: Greenwich Park, London
Hourly Rate: -14.45 per hour
Contract type: 6 months fixed-term contract, April-September
Working hours: Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 15:30 & Friday 07:00 - 14:30

About the role

As a Skilled Gardener, you will have a unique opportunity to maintain iconic greenspaces throughout Greenwich Park. You will contribute your skills and experience to a range of activities from hedge pruning, shrubbery and grass cutting to flower bed maintenance, tree planting and more! This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your current career, be trained to a high standard and challenge yourself in an encouraging and friendly environment!

Requirements

• A good working knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance.
• A strong health and safety mindset and adept at problem solving.
• NVQ Horticulture Qualification and at least 3 years of commercial grounds maintenance experience.
• Full UK Driving licence - van to be provided.

Why join us?

As the UK''s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That''s why we''re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Resources to manage your finances & secure your future.
• Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Comprehensive resources and support.

About our client

We are Europe''s largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we''re a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

We understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of -250 million, we''re more than just a company - we''re a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we''ll create a greener future for all.