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Gardener / Handyman Luxury Retirement Home AV1960C Location: Leiston, Suffolk Pay: £13.00 £13.50 per hour Hours: Monday Friday (20 Hours per week) About the Home We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established luxury retirement home located in a peaceful rural setting near Saxmundham. Set within six acres of beautiful woodland, this unique historic residence provides a warm and welcoming environment for approximately 20 residents. The home combines the charm and character of a 17th-century property with a commitment to providing exceptional standards of care, comfort, and wellbeing. Surrounded by mature gardens, woodland, and outdoor spaces, the grounds play an important role in creating a safe, attractive, and enjoyable environment for residents, visitors, and staff alike. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on individual to join a friendly team and help maintain both the beautiful grounds and the day-to-day upkeep of a unique luxury retirement home. Life within the home includes: • A historic luxury retirement home set within six acres of woodland • Beautiful gardens, outdoor spaces, and mature grounds • A small, friendly community supporting approximately 20 residents • A warm and welcoming working environment • Strong community links and a person-centred culture • A supportive management team and close-knit staff group • The opportunity to make a visible difference to residents' daily lives The Role As a Gardener / Handyman, you will be responsible for maintaining the home's grounds, gardens, and general upkeep, helping to ensure a safe, attractive, and well-presented environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This varied role combines gardening, maintenance, and general handyman duties and would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and has a practical approach to problem-solving. Your responsibilities will include: • Maintaining lawns, flower beds, hedges, pathways, and woodland areas • Planting, pruning, weeding, and seasonal garden maintenance • Ensuring outdoor spaces remain safe, tidy, and accessible • Carrying out general repairs and routine maintenance around the home • Basic decorating, painting, and DIY tasks as required • Monitoring the condition of the building, grounds, and equipment • Liaising with contractors and reporting maintenance issues when necessary • Supporting health and safety compliance across the site • Assisting with setting up outdoor areas for resident events and activities About You • Previous gardening, grounds maintenance, property maintenance, or handyman experience preferred • Practical DIY and maintenance skills • Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively • Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards • Reliable, trustworthy, and proactive approach • Friendly and approachable manner when interacting with residents and staff • Understanding of health and safety requirements • Full UK driving licence preferred Benefits & Perks • Competitive pay rate of £13.00 £13.50 per hour • Supportive and friendly working environment • Work within a beautiful historic setting surrounded by woodland • Varied role with a mix of gardening and maintenance responsibilities • Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' quality of life • Ongoing support and training opportunities • A rewarding role within a unique luxury retirement community To Apply Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information or to apply.

Dudley Council is looking for Grounds Maintenance/ Gardening Operatives to join their team on temporary ongoing basis. Hours of work: 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Thursday 7am to 2:30 pm Friday This is an ongoing agency role for a period of 3 months, with possible extension depending on needs of the Council. Role requires the candidate to commence with any Landscaping/ Goundsmaintenance duties including but not limiting to: Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, mulching, grass edging, pruning shrubs & roses, other duties in line with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. Setting out, initial & over marking of sports pitches, running tracks, field events, rounders, javelin, shot, discus, tennis etc including hard surface line markings using specialist equipment and the erection and dismantling of sports equipment and the maintenance of synthetic sports surfaces. Including any other associated painting tasks in this regard. Preparation of ground for and the planting and staking of, trees annual bedding, shrub borders, rose beds, rockeries, and herbaceous borders. Carry out hard and soft landscaping works including the preparation of the ground for and the application of, seed & turf laying, slabbing, fence erection, brick work and rock gardens etc. Organise tools, equipment, materials, and other resource to ensure that tasks and projects are completed within any given timescales and to specification. Application of pesticides, fertilisers, topdressing etc. Store, transport and apply pesticides, fertilisers etc in accordance with relevant legislation and council policy. Carry out routine inspections and maintenance on play areas and complete and submit appropriate documentation on each occasion. Record work completed site defects and issues which impact on work operations and report these to the Supervisor at the end of each day. Drive any vehicle relevant to the grade, which may include Ford Iveco type 5 tonne Crew Cab vehicles, towing, small van, ride-on mowers and any other industry specific vehicles in line with the post holder's driving licence and training. e.g. "grandfather rights" may be used where deemed necessary and appropriate. Clean and valid driving license is required for this role. Ideal candidate will have past Grounds-maintenance/ Landscaping experience. This role is a subject to a BASIC DBS Check. If you believe you are the right candidate please press apply. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Experienced Gardener - Stratford £28,000 per annum We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Gardener to join a growing grounds maintenance team based in the Stratford area . This is a permanent role offering a salary of £28,000 per year , working within a supportive, team-focused environment. Our client is an established and fast-growing UK provider of integrated grounds maintenance and green space management services. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to strengthen their horticultural teams across multiple sites in the region. Key Responsibilities: Carrying out a full range of grounds maintenance and horticultural duties Using hand tools and powered equipment such as hedge cutters, strimmers, and mowers Planting, pruning, and maintaining shrubs, flower beds, and seasonal displays Supporting overall site presentation and quality standards Working to scheduled tasks and customer expectations Reporting any site issues or improvement opportunities Requirements: Proven experience in grounds maintenance / horticulture is essential Ability to confidently use horticultural machinery and tools Strong understanding of plants, shrubs, and general garden maintenance Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good awareness of health & safety procedures on site Full UK driving licence is required - candidates without a licence will not be considered Candidates without relevant experience will not be considered Desirable (not essential): PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates Ride-on mower experience Formal horticulture qualification (Level 2 or equivalent) What's on Offer: Long-term, permanent opportunity Supportive working environment within a growing organisation Opportunities for development as the business continues to expand

Job Type: Gardener Facilities Management and Building Services Location: Darlington, County Durham Job Type: Temporary Positions Available: 2 Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £13.47 per hour Dress Code: Safety boots, hi-vis jacket, and wet weather gear Selection Method: Review - CV required Start Date: 15 June 2026- End Date: 3 July 2026 Start Time: 07:30 - End Time: 15:30 Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work may be required) About the Role We are seeking two reliable and hardworking Gardeners to join the Horticulture Team within Facilities Management and Building Services. This is a temporary Band 4 role based at West Cemetery, supporting the upkeep and maintenance of landscaped and cemetery grounds in Darlington. The successful candidates will play an important role in ensuring outdoor areas are well maintained, safe, and presented to a high standard for members of the public and service users. Key Responsibilities Carry out general grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, and pruning Maintain cleanliness and presentation of cemetery and landscaped areas Support planting schemes and seasonal horticultural work Operate and maintain gardening tools and machinery safely Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures Assist with waste removal and general site tidiness Report any hazards, damage, or maintenance issues promptly Work effectively as part of a team and support wider service delivery What We Are Looking For Previous experience in gardening, horticulture, or grounds maintenance Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions Basic knowledge of health and safety practices in a grounds maintenance environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team Reliable, punctual, and physically fit for manual work A positive and practical approach to work How to Apply Candidates will be shortlisted based on CV review. Email: (url removed) Telephone: (phone number removed)

Our client is a well established company offering Japanese Knotweed treatment to various commercial and residential sites, they are seeing an experienced Gardener with the PA1 and PA6 to become a Japanese Knotweed Technician and get supported to become certified, working on sites across London. As the successful candidate you will be an organised and responsible individual with attention to detail. You will be responsible for treating Japanese knotweed using a variety of treatment methods of which you will receive full training. Your daily tasks will include carrying out scheduled treatments on a daily basis during the treatment season and other work on an ad-hoc basis. You will be required to adhere to Health and Safety guidelines / regulations. Client service and satisfaction levels are to be professionally maintained at all times whilst on the property or sites. As the ideal candidate you will be a driver, a reliable individual who enjoys hands-on work and driving to various locations. No prior experience? No problem they provide full training! Role & Responsibilities Treatment of Japanese Knotweed using approved treatment methods and chemicals. Following Japanese Knotweed management plans to ensure correct process is followed to prevent the spread of Japanese Knotweed, adhering to the Property Care Association s code of practice at all times. Completion of client records after each treatment to maintain company records. Ensuring biosecurity is well maintained on site to prevent the spread of Japanese Knotweed, including the disposal of waste. Upkeep of the van allocated to you. Keeping it clean and presentable. Fuel card to be used when filling up for the applicable journey site to site. Your role will involve the use of potentially harmful chemicals. Full PPE will be provided to you to ensure you are protected at all times. It is your responsibility to inform us if you need fresh equipment, and to ensure that you protect yourself at all times whilst on site. Supplied iPad to be used on site is your responsibility and to be secure at all times. Training and qualifications In order to work independently on site, you will be required to complete the following qualifications at a minimum: -Full clean UK driving -Licence PA1 & PA6 Safe Use of Pesticides & Handheld Applicator (Theory & Practical Exam)

Yard Operative M44 Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am 4:00pm, Friday 7:30am 3:00pm. Saturday overtime available 8:00am 1:00pm. Pay: £12.71 per hour, overtime paid at x1.5. Temporary role with the potential to become permanent. We are recruiting for a Yard Operative to join a family-run wholesale plant specialist based at a 40-acre site in Manchester, with easy access to the region s major road networks. Established in 1964, the business has grown to become one of the leading wholesale plant suppliers to landscapers, professional gardeners and garden designers. This is a hands-on outdoor role suited to someone who enjoys physical work, working as part of a team, and being outside in all weather conditions. Key Responsibilities: Picking and packing plants, shrubs, and trees Unloading large transit vehicles arriving from Europe with full supplier deliveries Planting, digging, and supporting general nursery and yard duties Assisting with stock handling and vehicle loading when required Working efficiently outdoors in all weather conditions, including wind, rain, cold, and heat Supporting the wider team to keep the yard organised, stocked, and running smoothly About You: Comfortable with physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions Reliable, hardworking, and able to work well as part of a team Experience in yard, landscaping, or similar outdoor work Forklift truck experience would be helpful, but is not essential A positive attitude and willingness to support different tasks across the site What We Offer: The chance to join an established, family-run business with a strong reputation in the industry A varied, hands-on role working across a busy 40-acre wholesale plant site Supportive and knowledgeable team environment with potential for a permanent opportunity How to Apply: Please follow the application instructions and submit your CV to be considered for this position. Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed)> Many Thanks

JOB DESCRIPTION About the Role We have an opportunity for an Estate Assistant to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis covering our sites in Brixton and the surrounding area. You will be responsible for providing a high-quality grounds maintenance, gardening and cleaning service, ensuring compliance with agreed standards, specifications, and timescales. This will include cleaning internal communal areas and keeping external spaces well maintained. You will be expected to represent Guinness on site, building positive relationships with customers, contractors, and colleagues to provide access, report any responsive repairs, fly tipping, graffiti, and safeguarding alerts. What we are looking for We are a customer-focussed organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be an experienced Estate Assistant with a background in cleaning and grounds maintenance, but you will also bring confident customer service skills with a positive and helpful approach to supporting residents and the wider Guinness team. You will be able to demonstrate these essential skills: Proven professional experience of delivering grounds maintenance across a variety of sites and garden types. Experience and knowledge of lawn, shrub, and plant care. Proven experience of achieving high levels of customer satisfaction. Ability to carry out physical tasks within Health & Safety guidelines. Ability to work effectively within a team and without high levels of supervision. Able to demonstrate Guinness Behaviours. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH and PPE. Full manual UK driving license. If you are interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. TGPCVL

We are currently looking for a Gardener. You will be working in Saffron Walden. This role requires a full UK Driving license Monday - Friday 35 hours per week Temp Contract - Ongoing Pay rate - 13.69ph paye Job Purpose Grass Cutting Hedge Trimming Litter Picking Edging and Spraying Following Health & Safety policies Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy, please apply to the job with your updated CV

Head Gardener London External Grounds Maintenance are a professional and highly experienced horticultural business, delivering and maintaining high end landscape projects across London to both commercial and private clients. We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Gardener to join the business covering some prestigious sites across London. You must have team leadership experience in the industry with knowledge of best horticultural practices for landscape maintenance operations. We are looking for someone with ambition, attention to detail and a passion for horticulture. Good personal organisation, ability to work in a team and prioritise workloads is very important. The Role: Head Gardener role, taking responsibility for delivering a high level of presentation on our projects. Work as part of a team to ensure client satisfaction and meet the criteria of the contracts. To implement good horticultural practices to enhance the current landscape. Ensure the Health and Safety of the site and all its operations, following company policies and procedures. Hands on maintaining residential and commercial landscapes. Proactive approach in working with our Contracts Manager and clients. Skills This is a hands-on role and will require a candidate with strong horticultural experience. Attributes required: Full driving licence (essential). Experience in landscape maintenance as a team leader (essential). Relevant industry qualification (desired). Enthusiastic, practical, and driven to succeed. A team player. Good organisational skills. Good communication skills. Pay: £28,000 £32,000 per annum DOE Hours: 7:30am 4:30pm, Monday Friday (occasional Saturday work may be required) Position: Full-Time Contract Type: Permanent CPD Training: Ongoing Apply now with an up-to-date CV.

My client is looking for a gardener based in Kent ME6. Hours Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm with an hour break. Salary £24,500 Your main objective is to ensure that the site is a pleasant environment for residents and visitors as well as a pleasant work environment for yourself. To care for and maintain the estate as a whole as directed by the Head Gardener or Estate Manager. You should look presentable and welcoming at all times and be polite and courteous towards residents or visitors to the development. Duties To report all incidents, accidents and maintenance visits at the property to the Estate Manager or, in their absence, the Managing Agents. Report to the estate manager whenever possible any defects, health and safety issues, security problems, failed lamps, etc. Ensure that rubbish and waste is cleared away at the end of each day and the estate is always left in a safe, clean and tidy, condition that can be enjoyed by all residents and visitors. Where a resident has left goods/items within the common areas of the development that could be construed as dangerous or unsightly, ensure that they are removed in order to avoid any breach of health and safety and fire precautions; liaise with the estate manager accordingly. Ensure you maintain total confidentiality in dealing with residents and their visitors at all times. Never disclose any information to a third party that may be detrimental to the client, managing agent or colleagues. Duties will include but not limited to - Litter picking, mowing grass, strimming grass, weeding, hedge cutting, planting, mulching & gritting. Should you find intruders or persons that may have intentions of a nefarious nature on the property, under no circumstances should you try and apprehend them. Please try to make sure that the intruders are aware that they have been seen and make efforts to remember as much detail about them as possible so that you may be able to provide a description of the intruder. You should immediately telephone the police and file a report with the estate manager. Health and saftey Health and Safety is of paramount importance - do not take risks . You must never put yourself, a colleague, contractor, resident or visitor to the site, in a dangerous position. All areas of risk must be labelled, or sealed off with suitable warnings put up. Report incidents immediately and report such incidents to the estate manager so they can arrange for contractors to attend to resolve the problem. If contractors are on site and you are unhappy with the manner in which they are working in the common parts which presents a hazard, you must inform the estate manager immediately, or, in their absence, the Managing Agents.

Gardener Location: Godalming,Surrey Salary : £26,450 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, full time all-year round role Close Date: Friday 26 June 2026 To undertake the day-to-day maintenance of gardens and amenity areas, in line with the maintenance plan and to ensure high standards are achieved. Our stunning grounds covering 250 acres includes ornamental lawns, sports pitches, mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, walled old headmasters garden, formal David Austin rose garden and plant nursery all surrounded by beautiful woodland. The gardening department grow most of the plants found around the site from seeds and cuttings collected from the grounds in a purpose-built plant nursery comprising of 6 glasshouses and a large tropical greenhouse. This facility offers the chance to get involved with the whole plant propagation process and seeing 8 the plants develop to reaching full maturity out on site. As well as growing our own plants we also offer plants for sale to the whole Charterhouse community. The old headmasters garden features a large herbaceous border planted in the style of the local famous garden designer Gertrude Jekyll as well as a summer house designed by Edwin Lutyens famous for designing the Cenotaph war memorial in London. There also 2 large historical borders planted in cottage garden style made famous by the practical gardener and journalist William Robinson. Overall Purpose and Responsibilities To undertake routine preparation and maintenance of gardens and amenity areas, using sound horticultural practices to ensure the grounds and highly presentable at all times. To undertake a wide range of manual horticultural operations, of a physical nature, to include plant selection, propagation, cultivation, planting and nursery work. To operate a range of modern turf machinery, ensuring vehicles and equipment used by yourself and others are regularly maintained, in accordance with routine operating requirements. To operate a range of powered hand tools such as strimmers, hedge cutters and lawn mowers. To safely move material and plants around the estate. To undertake a range of horticultural operations such as spreading of fertilisers (granular or liquid) and weed control. To maintain hedges around the estate. In autumn/winter ensure leaves are cleared and disposed of. To clear snow and apply salt in icy conditions during the winter months. To undertake a range of tree and woodland maintenance operations. To maintain and repair boundary and internal fencing as and when required. General Duties To be able to communicate effectively with school management, pupils and general public with tact, diplomacy and patience. To inform the line manager when products and materials are low for ordering. To be able to work in a team or on your own depending on the tasks in hand. Additional Duties To demonstrate awareness of health and safety for the individual and all others, and to have a sound knowledge of appropriate PUWER and LOLER procedures. To ensure the safe use, storage, calibration and disposal of pesticides and other similar substances (COSHH regulations). To ensure work area is kept clean, tidy and secure at all times. To maintain an accurate log of HAV s usage. To carry out machinery risk assessment as per procedures in place (e.g. chainsaw risk assessment). To keep up to date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. To attend any mandatory training as and when required. Relevant Experience/Knowledge & Technical Competencies Essential: A can-do attitude and a readiness to work. Desirable: Previous experience of working in a commercial gardening capacity. Hold a recognised qualification. Basic Health and Safety training. Previous experience of working within a school or college. Previous experience of working in a horticultural environment. Some knowledge and a genuine interest in herbaceous plants, shrubs, basic pruning techniques, and the ability to identify weeds. Qualifications Desirable: Qualifications and/or training in the use of powered machinery, COSHH, manual handling although training can be given in these areas if required. Spraying qualification Pa1 and Pa6. Good standard of education, numeracy and literacy. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Charterhouse School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Allotment Co-ordinator/Skilled Gardener Location: Kensington Gardens Hourly Rate: £16.24 Contract: Permanent, Full-time Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30, 39 hours per week The Royal Parks is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London click apply for full job details

Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and passionate about horticulture? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established and respected seed business, supporting buying and product decisions at the heart of the company. Working closely with the Horticultural Director, you'll play a key role in sourcing products, supporting seasonal planning, and helping bring new varieties to market. About You Highly organised with strong attention to detail Confident communicator with a methodical, structured approach Strong IT skills, including Excel and database systems Able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands Passion for horticulture and gardening Additionally, you will have: Horticultural knowledge and and a background in seed or plant production A confident telephone manner and ability to support customer queries Strong writing skills for product or catalogue content Ability to work independently when required Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally Experience in buying or procurement is beneficial, but not essential if you bring the right attitude and willingness to learn. The Role As Buyer, you'll support the Horticultural Director in sourcing seeds and horticultural products from global suppliers, ensuring smooth procurement and alignment with seasonal and commercial plans. You will: Assist with sourcing seeds and horticultural products Prepare reports to support forecasting and supplier negotiations Place and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery Monitor shipments and manage required documentation (including APHA) Coordinate logistics with carriers and customs agents Track stock levels and support inventory accuracy Contribute to seasonal planning, product selection, and forecasting Support catalogue and website content with product information Attend UK and European trials to build product and supplier knowledge Assist with ad hoc duties across the team This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure to buying, supply chain, and product development within a collaborative team environment. About the Business Our client supplys high-quality seeds to gardeners, retailers, and commercial growers. With a strong reputation for quality, in-house testing, and excellent customer service, the business has built long-standing relationships across the industry. You'll be joining a small, passionate team that values collaboration, respect, and a positive working environment. What's On Offer? Competitive salary 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Death in Service benefit (2.5 annual salary) What's Next? For a chat, please call me, Rae, on , email , or send me a message on LinkedIn if you think you tick the majority of boxes for this role. RG21392

Gardener Oxfordshire Full-Time 33,000 per annum Are you an experienced Gardener who takes pride in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? We are seeking a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team, responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of gardens and landscaped areas across a variety of sites. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for horticulture and grounds maintenance who enjoys working outdoors throughout the year. Key Responsibilities General garden maintenance, including mowing, strimming, edging, and hedge cutting. Planting, pruning, weeding, and seasonal garden care. Maintaining flower beds, borders, shrubs, and trees. Lawn care including feeding, aeration, and turf maintenance. Operating and maintaining gardening tools and machinery safely. Identifying and reporting plant health issues. Keeping outdoor areas tidy, safe, and visually appealing. Assisting with landscaping and garden improvement projects. Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety requirements. Skills & Experience Previous experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture. Good knowledge of plants, shrubs, and seasonal garden maintenance. Experience using gardening tools and machinery. Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively. Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work. Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Full UK driving licence preferred. About You Passionate about gardening and outdoor environments. Reliable, punctual, and hardworking. Positive attitude with a strong work ethic. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Takes pride in maintaining high standards. Friendly and professional when interacting with clients and colleagues. What's on Offer? 33,000 per annum Full-time, permanent position Opportunities for training and career development Supportive and friendly working environment Variety of work across different sites and projects Immediate start available for the right candidate INDWARE Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Allotment Co-ordinator/Skilled Gardener Location: Kensington Gardens Hourly Rate: 16.24 Contract: Permanent, Full-time Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30, 39 hours per week The Royal Parks is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year. We are now seeking an Allotment Co-ordinator/ Skilled Gardener to join our Landscape Maintenance team. About the Role As an Allotment Co-ordinator/ Skilled Gardener, your role will be split into two distinct elements. With your time for the most part split equally between the two roles, with some seasonal variations. Due to the split nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to be adaptable and proactive to be effective in this varied role. For 2.5 days as the Allotment Coordinator, you will lead on the maintenance and direction of the allotment which includes supervising and leading volunteers two days a week. You will also be expected to create growing plans and implement them to a high standard. For the remaining 2.5 days you will be working with the wider Horticultural resource team, supporting general gardening duties across site, led by the Head Gardener. This is very practical role, which requires the deployment of strong gardening/ food growing skills whilst also working with and supporting volunteers on the ground. Generally, the role will spend the vast majority of the week in a hands-on gardening setting with some time set aside for administrative duties around volunteers and growing plans. The ideal applicant will be friendly, open, enjoy spending time outdoors, have a strong gardening background and have experience working with and managing volunteers, in a garden, allotment or park setting. You will champion volunteering best practice, inclusivity and diversity, support with the development of volunteer resources and ensure the appropriate support and training is in place for volunteers. Additionally, you will: Be the main point of contact for the allotment volunteers, where you will independently supervise volunteers, organise sessions and record attendance, whilst maintaining a high standard of communication with them. Create and implement the growing plan of the allotment and develop future garden plans Be aware of and always follow guidelines for safeguarding of children and adults at risk. Working under the lead of the Head Gardener, but under instruction of the Horticulture Charge hand, the role involves work across the wider Kensington Gardens site, in the horticultural areas which represent a range of garden styles, with differing management practices as appropriate to their location and setting. General maintenance of horticultural areas, working with the wider horticultural team to undertake duties such as weeding, pruning, irrigating/plant establishment and other horticultural tasks as directed by the Head Gardener. To join us as an Allotment Co-ordinator/ Skilled Gardener, you will need: Horticultural skills and knowledge, with strong food growing knowledge and practical experience. Experience supervising or supporting volunteers in an outdoor setting, ideally in a gardening or food growing setting. Awareness of equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding Excellent people skills including team working, negotiating, problem solving and the ability to be calm and decisive in challenging situations Commitment to The Royal Parks 'values of being responsible, excellent, inclusive, open and respectful, and a commitment to supporting diverse and inclusive teams. A flexible approach to work Excellent operational use of Microsoft Office, CRM systems and other IT solutions to support the planning and delivery of the volunteer management. A First Aid Certificate would also be favourable. Benefits 21 days holiday plus bank holidays. Workwear & PPE provided. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Support for personal and professional challenges. Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Secure your future - competitive pension scheme and resources to manage your finances. 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. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Skilled Gardener Full Time or Part Time Location: The Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament / London Hourly Rate: 16.81 per hour Contract type: Temp-Perm Working hours: 3 days (24hrs) working within The Palace of Westminster Houses of Parliament. 2 days as a skilled gardener on a separate site, if full-time hours required- 40hrs) About the role Our client currently provides horticultural & landscaping services for the Palace of Westminster Estate. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled & experienced horticulturalist to get involved with the preparations around events like the State Opening of Parliament. There may at times be requests coming from multiple stakeholders (the Speaker's Office, the Ceremonial Works Office, or the Service Delivery Manager) all at once that will be reactive & the candidate will be required to support the Head Gardener in managing these complex pressures. Responsibilities Regular site inspection Clearance of litter, debris and detritus Grass cutting, edging and cultural operations Weeding, pruning and dead-heading of planted areas, including containers Re-mulching / top-dressing planted areas and hedge bases Hedge cutting and maintenance Pleaching trees Hard surface weed control Hard surface cleansing, including sweeping and pressure washing Maintenance of gravel areas Leaf clearing - all areas Green roof maintenance Irrigation generally Maintenance of internal plants, including trees at PCH In addition, you may be asked to support in the delivery of ad-hoc works, such as: Re-instatement of lawn areas following events Emergency tree work Replacement planting Improvements to the green roof Site improvement work Requirements You will be required to possess the stipulated level of security vetting. We would ask that any successful applicant proactively engages with this vetting process as soon as an offer has been made, since it can take several weeks for the process to run its course. N.B. A requirement of the vetting procedure is to supply HMRC evidence of the previous 3 years' employment. Demonstratable high-horticultural skills and knowledge, backed up by a formal Horticultural qualification (equiv. L2 NVQ/RHS Hort). Demonstratable experience on working with multiple stakeholders within the field of horticulture/landscaping. Awareness of equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding. Excellent people skills including team working, problem solving and the ability to be calm and decisive in challenging situations A flexible approach to work Harness Training would be desirable. 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 creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We're proud to have been recognised as Employer of the Year and Sustainable Company of the Year at this year's Landscaper Awards, reflecting our commitment to supporting our people while delivering a more sustainable future. What we offer Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. Competitive benefits package: 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 Annual leave: from 21 days plus bank holidays. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Thrive Wellbeing App support: Support for personal and professional challenges. Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances. Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards. Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Mental health support: 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. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

I am looking for a number of Gardeners to work for the local authority in publc spaces Duties include Mowing lawns Pruning Weeding General maintinence Making public areas look clean Leaf Blowing expereince of drive on mowers would be a great advantage Contact Martine (phone number removed) or email your CV the role is Monday to Friday 7.30am to 14.15pm YOU MUST BE A CAR DRIVER

Permanent, Part Time (11.33 hours per week) About the role As a Park Assistant at Homestead Park and Pavilion, you will play an important role in helping to create a welcoming, safe and restorative environment for all visitors. This is a predominantly outdoor role where you will gain hands-on experience in basic gardening and nature conservation tasks. You will also support events held in the park, including setting up spaces and assisting with clearing and tidying afterwards. This position offers a valuable opportunity to explore different career paths or make a fresh start, while gaining practical experience that can support progression into our paid garden apprenticeship scheme. Day-to-day, you will engage with visitors, offering a friendly welcome and answering questions, while helping to maintain the park s appearance through litter picking and bin emptying. You will be responsible for opening and securing gates and buildings when required, carrying out routine safety and cleanliness checks and ensuring the Pavilion Community Space is well stocked with refreshments and supplies. In addition, you will work closely with the garden team to communicate ongoing tasks and report any issues that arise. Above all, you will act as an advocate for the park, promoting it as a place where people can relax, connect with nature and build a sense of community. About you We are looking for a motivated and adaptable individual with a positive attitude who is ready to take on a variety of tasks and try new things. The role requires someone who can work well as part of a team, as two general assistants will be on duty each weekend, supported by an experienced gardener, while also being confident working independently when needed and following instructions from the gardening team. Strong communication skills are essential, along with good timekeeping and personal organisation. You will need to be willing to take responsibility for important safety checks and maintain high standards in your work. Flexibility is also important, as the role includes working weekends and occasional evenings on a rota basis, typically following a pattern of two weekends on duty and one weekend off, with some scope for flexibility depending on operational needs. You will also be expected to offer availability for up to one evening per week to support community events. How to apply If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we re looking forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV and supporting information via our online application platform. The closing date for applications is 14th June 2026 Interviews will take place on 29th & 30th June 2026 We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. Additional Information Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background. We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds, including but not limited to those with experience of living in poverty. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process. In support of our approach to flexible working, we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full-time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part-time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part-time work and, if part-time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for. At JRF we re at our best when we re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. This means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home (with an expectation of two days a week in your home office). We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have any additional needs and need reasonable adjustments to be made to the interview process, please let us know.

Due to growth and expansion, we have exciting opportunities for Lawn Care Operatives with GreenThumb Ltd, UK s leading provider of lawn care. For over 36+ years we have been developing products such as the no scorch technology, lawn make overs and have now launched a brand new lawn treatment cycle service. What we offer: Starting salary: £(phone number removed) + £2,000 OTE Annual salary reviews Annual holiday allowance increase, up to 22 days + Bank Holidays Hours of work: 8am 4.30pm Monday to Friday (with overtime opportunities) Location of work: Aldershot Are you looking for a job with a well-known and established company, boasting a loyal customer base and a nationwide presence? In return, you will receive a comprehensive induction and the initial training to get you off to a flying start. Benefits: Company van and mobile phone New uniform annually Paid training and qualification in the application of pesticides and chemicals Ongoing training and development Medical cash plan Christmas Shutdown Free Lawn Treatments Enhanced Paternity & Maternity pay Company Sick pay 24 hour Employee Assistance Helpline Store Discounts on other retailers Long Service Awards Employee of the Month Awards About you: As a Lawn Operative, you will be responsible for delivering a high level of professional service to customers across your treatment area. With training, you will be able to identify lawn issues and offer advice on treatments that may be required. Building relationships with our customers is essential, you will therefore be able to talk to our customers on every visit, offering expert advice on our products and services, helping us to build lawns that our customers will love! Responsibilities: Maintaining contact with the customer before a treatment is carried out to inform them when you will be attending. (call ahead). To visit a number of designated customers on a daily basis to apply fertiliser and herbicide. Where possible, inform the customer before any work commences, that you are there. (If the customer is not available then continue with the treatment.) At the conclusion of the work, notify the customer that the treatment has been completed and supply the invoice explaining what work has been carried out. Inform the customer of the next treatment date. Identify any lawn issues and offer any necessary advice on lawn and mowing practice and any additional treatments which may be required. Carrying out essential Spring/Autumn machine work such as Aerators, Scarifiers and lawn top-dressers using a variety of professional lawncare machinery. Aeration and scarification is the reduction of moss, thatch and soil compaction which needs to be carried out in a safe and professional manner. The use of regular garden tools such as rakes, leaf sweepers and brooms to clear scarification waste Working in a team or alone on machine work which can be physically demanding so good general fitness is required. Maintain standards of all health and safety practices, as supplied by Green Thumb Limited. Maintaining a high level of cleanliness of the company vehicle and ensure all servicing is completed. Ensure a professional and smart appearance at all times. Carrying out any necessary simple service calls as and when they arise. Carry out lawn analysis and quotations as required. Supporting business growth by speaking to potential customers and giving point of sale material as requested. Maintain and update stock reports when required. The ideal candidate will: Have full, UK driving licence for manual vehicles Have excellent communication and customer-facing skills Have a passion for lawn care Want a job where they can work independently, outdoors and keep active Be able to deliver top quality customer service Have excellent organisation and timekeeping skills Have the right to work in the UK If you think you fit the criteria and would like to work for a forward-thinking business, why not join us as our Lawn Operative, click apply below - we want to hear from you! You may have experience of the following: Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Facilities, Grounds Worker, Health & Safety, Estates Management, Facilities Management, Gardener, Postal Services, Delivery drivers, Labourer, Lawn Care, Landscaping, Lawn Technician, Customer services, Sales.

An opportunity has become available to join our Clients team as a Grounds Operative on a temp seasonal basis Our client is a well-known Landscaping company based in Warwickshire around Shipston on Stour. Due to an increase in work load our client is looking for the right individuals to join their ever-growing team - Joining the team as a Landscape Gardener your responsibilities will be, but not limited to: - The maintaining of clients gardens and sites - Tidying and upkeep of sites - Mowing, Strimming, weeding where required - Hedge strimming and cutting - Undertaking any maintenance work that is required Training will be given on how to use all basic equipment - some knowledge and experience would be preferable but not necessary. First week will involve being partnered up and after all training is completed you will be allocated a van and equipment for use. Uniform will be provided along with safety kits, you will have to however have your own safety shoes. Hours of work Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm This is the standard working week, but Part time hours could be considered. No Bank Holidays and no Weekends required to work. Pay - 12.80 per hour Due to the location and nature of the work a full driving licence would be required. This will be interview basis also so a full CV will be required and availability for a face to face interview. If you are interested please apply with your CV or call Gemma on (phone number removed) Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.