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Summary As an arboretum gardener for the National Trust, you'll be a hands-on member of the garden team, involved in every aspect of gardening at Winkworth Arboretum. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance, and the highest standards, you'll also play a vital role in improving the experience of visitors to the site and wider estate. We have an opportunity to join the team at the National Trust's only arboretum as an arboretum gardener. You may be asked to work occasional weekends and bank holidays. What it's like to work here Winkworth is a beautiful landscape arboretum in the Surrey Hills with about 1,000 different specimens of tree and shrub with a lake, wetland, ancient woodland over 100 Champion trees and this spring a new visitor centre. It is a remarkable place to work with two peak seasons: spring for the bluebells and autumn for the colour. It is nationally recognised and holds a Level 2 accreditation from Arbnet. You will be working with a small team of one other gardener, a Senior Gardener and Head Gardener and a dedicated team of volunteers alongside the other departments to ensure the site is looking its best but also our commitment to biodiversity, habitat creation and safety is met. Suited to someone who works well in a small team, is flexible, experienced with machinery and with working in all weathers and terrains. It is a physically demanding role rather than a less physical gardening one. Salary bracket for this role £27,612 - £35,256 What you'll be doing You'll be helping to keep the arboretum in excellent condition every day. This will involve daily checks to make sure all areas are safe for people visiting, tasks such as chipping, strimming, pruning and using machinery such as hedge cutters, leaf blowers, lawnmowers, ATV's and tractors. Other duties might include tree safety work, step, footpath and fence repair, planting and many other duties on site. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you're: an enthusiastic horticulturist and hands-on gardener. knowledgeable about plants, with a great eye for detail. experienced with machinery, including tractors, chainsaws, rotary and cylinder mowers, and with some knowledge of maintenance. Chainsaw licence preferable but training can be provided. a driver with a full licence able to manage a demanding outdoor role good at talking to, and getting on with, all kinds of people equally confident working within a team, with volunteers or on your own able to keep to time, plan and meet deadlines The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.

Our award winning client requires a highly experienced Landscape Gardener - this offers the opportunity to work on some top end domestic and commercial gardens. Non-drivers considered, with experience of both soft and hard landscaping on high-spec finish sites - various sites depending on your location Soft landscaping experience required and enthusiasm for plants and gardens with good communication and enjoys overseeing teams, whilst being able to show initiative. PA1, PA6 certs preferred Driving is essential as there will be opportunity to cover maintenance runs with increased responsibility. Job description: • Overseeing garden projects and site staff • Hedge cutting, mowing and border edging • Watering / Irrigation installation and repair • Planting of annuals and bulbs knowledge • Assist in the control of pest and disease • Support the Lead Horticulturalist to ensure that your gardens reach full potential • Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required. • Support in the daily completion of job sheets highlighting future requirements. • Flag any issues onsite to the office to mitigate client complaints. • Assist in day-to-day maintenance of yard. • Be punctual and look tidy and presentable. • Cover other maintenance runs when required. • Experience of using power tools / highly organised and efficient at time management. • Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with clients & team • Right to live and work in the UK • Good level of spoken English Your Reward: • Excellent salary depending on experience • Employees benefit from 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, private healthcare, critical illness cover

Gardener - Highways Maintenance - Immediate Start Location: HOUNSLOW Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm Schedule: Monday to Friday MUST DRIVE WEEKLY PAY About the Role: We are currently looking for a motivated experienced Gardener to join our team in Slough! If you're a skilled driver with a passion for landscaping and highway maintenance, this could be the perfect role for you. As part of the role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: Strimming, mowing, and hedge cutting Litter picking and pruning Operating ride-on lawnmowers Driving a trailer (Cat B or pre-1997 driving license required) Additional landscaping and maintenance duties as needed Key Requirements: Driving License (BE) (required) Experience with gardening and landscaping tasks Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual work A valid trailer license (Cat B or pre-1997) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to work overtime on weekends when required Benefits: On-site parking Full-time stable work WEEKLY PAY A friendly, supportive team environment If you have the skills and qualifications required, we would love to hear from you! Immediate start available, so apply today! Please note: This role requires in-person work . Apply Now to kickstart your career with us!

Maintenance Gardener - Start 1st May to 31st July Our Client is an award winning national horticulture landscape and grounds maintenance business. They are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Gardener to join a mobile team. Job Description Weeding Pruning Seasonal Planting Watering Hedge cutting Leaf blowing Mowing Sweeping Person specification Excellent communication skills Good plant knowledge, especially herbaceous plants Previous experience essential PA1 & PA6 desirable Motivated Organised Good time keeper Be able to work under your own supervision You must also work well within a team. Driving license essential. Working hours 7am-4pm Mon-Fri.

South East London - Maintenance Gardener Our client is an award winning national horticulture landscape and grounds maintenance business. They are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Gardener to join a mobile team. Job Description Weeding Pruning Seasonal Planting Watering Hedge cutting Leaf blowing Mowing Sweeping Person specification Excellent communication skills Good plant knowledge, especially herbaceous plants Previous experience essential PA1 & PA6 desirable Motivated Organised Good time keeper Be able to work under your own supervision You must also work well within a team. Driving license essential. Working hours 7am - 4.30pm Mon-Fri.

Maintenance Gardener - Upminster Our Client is an award winning national horticulture landscape and grounds maintenance business. They are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Gardener to join a mobile team. Job Description Weeding Pruning Seasonal Planting Watering Hedge cutting Leaf blowing Mowing Sweeping Person specification Excellent communication skills Good plant knowledge, especially herbaceous plants Previous experience essential PA1 & PA6 desirable Motivated Organised Good time keeper Be able to work under your own supervision You must also work well within a team. Driving license essential. Working hours 6am - 3pm Mon-Fri.

Job Description for Housekeeper - Full-Time - Chobham, Surrey Position: Permanent Job Reference: DB1005 Job Title: Housekeeper (Dog Care) Location: Chobham, Surrey (near Woking) Children: Four children aged 12 to 22 (largely independent, youngest at boarding school) Pets: Two dogs Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 gross per annum, depending on experience Hours Required: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required Start Date: September Driver: Yes, car provided for use on duty Overview A friendly, down-to-earth family based in Chobham is seeking a reliable and proactive full-time Housekeeper to support the smooth running of their home. This is a hands-on role within a large family home, suited to someone who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of day-to-day household tasks. The role is primarily focused on housekeeping and the consistent care of the family's two dogs. The family are looking for someone practical, adaptable and easy to have around, who is happy to get on with what needs doing without close direction. Key Responsibilities Full housekeeping of a large family home Cleaning, tidying and maintaining an organised household Laundry, ironing and wardrobe management Care of two dogs, including daily walking, feeding, and letting them in and out House and dog care when the family are away, including occasional weekend cover Driving and general errands as required A fair amount of driving during school holidays when the family are in residence (e.g. sports activities, parties, shops and children's commitments) Liaising with external contractors where needed Supporting the overall smooth running of the household Light gardening or coordination with gardeners Requirements Previous experience working in a private household Confident managing a home independently Proactive, organised and able to take initiative Comfortable with dogs and daily dog care Flexible and reliable, particularly around house-sitting Strong driving experience and confidence on the road Fluent English Right to work in the UK Benefits Long-term, stable role Competitive hourly rate based on a 40-hour week Car provided for use on duty Flexible and supportive family Opportunity to shape the role over time

Are you an enthusiastic and reliable Gardener Driver local to Enfield seeking an hourly rate starting from £15.19 ph & want a great working environment? We are looking for dynamic people to maintain organise and motivate various sites, ensuring all grounds maintenance services are delivered to a high standard that meets customer expectations. The grounds maintenance gardener will work to their initiative identify opportunities for improvement and drive business development in their area. Our client is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the industry and is one of the UK's leading providers of integrated management and maintenance services for parks and green spaces. As part of their growth plans this year they are now looking to recruit a grounds maintenance gardener. The successful candidate will work to their initiative and organise resources to deliver an effective service delivery of grounds maintenance including: Weeding Pruning Planting Lawn Mowing Strimming Hedge Cutting General horticultural duties The successful grounds maintenance gardener will have: A proven record of accomplishment in grounds maintenance The ability to self-motivate and the desire to work within a team Competent in using the appropriate power tools where required Certificates in spraying (PA1 PA6), Horticulture and Ride-on Mowers would be an advantage but not essential Previous experience in grounds maintenance services and the ability to operate a range of horticultural equipment including power and hand tools, push mowers, strimmers, hedge cutting equipment etc Excellent awareness of Health & Safety and implementing procedures; Proven ability to achieve/exceed business objectives Experience implementing quality standards and working to customer specifications In return for this, the grounds maintenance gardener will be working in a fun environment. Joining a team that believes in a work-hard, play-hard approach. To apply for the grounds maintenance gardener role please upload your CV.