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Gardener

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority who require a gardener to join their team on a Temporary Contract. Working out of South London, we are seeking a candidate with previous experience within a similar role and holder of a Full Manual UK Driving License.

The role

  • Working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • Cutting grass, shrub trimming and pruning, planting projects, tree maintenance
  • Clearance of bulk garden waste
  • Using power tools to a high standard, safely such as ride-on lawn mowers and hedge trimmers
  • May at times also involve hard landscaping


What we are looking for

  • Practical experience of gardening maintenance
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge/experience of planting, pruning, and grass cutting operations.
  • Able to undertake routine maintenance of garden equipment.
  • Knowledge of horticulture, plants, the landscape and the environment.
  • Organised and able to plan out tasks.
  • Willing to work outdoors in most weathers
  • Full Manual UK Driving Licence


Preferred

  • Manual Handling Qualification as this role will involve carrying waste.


If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send your CV to prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call Prakash on 01772 208967