Community Gardener & Maintenance Worker 5275270

Triumph Consultants Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local service provider is seeking a Community Gardener & Maintenance Worker to engage in physical gardening and maintenance tasks in community spaces. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and be comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions. This role offers an hourly wage of £15.82 with an initial contract of 3 months.

Qualifications

• Experience with gardening, landscaping, or outdoor maintenance is preferred.
• Confident in carrying out physical work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to administrate and provide reports on tasks completed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physically demanding gardening and maintenance tasks.
• Support the delivery of community gardening sessions.
• Maintain tools and outdoor areas in a safe condition.
• Engage with residents to support garden-related activities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Manual Tasks

Heavy Lifting

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Job description

Overview

Community Gardener & Maintenance Worker. Job Ref: K&C 5275270. £15.82 per hour PAYE. Initial contract for 3 months.

Role

We are seeking a Community Gardener & Maintenance Worker. You may have some experience with gardening, landscaping, or outdoor maintenance, but more importantly you’re practical, reliable, and confident carrying out physical work in all weather conditions. From clearing and fixing to lifting and tidying, you’ll take pride in keeping shared spaces safe, welcoming, and well cared for. You’ll bring a positive, respectful attitude when working alongside residents, volunteers, and colleagues, and you’ll be open to learning through training in areas such as manual handling and health and safety.

Key duties

• Carry out physically demanding gardening and maintenance tasks (e.g. digging, lifting, clearing, moving heavy items, basic repairs)
• Support the delivery of community gardening sessions and volunteer activities
• Maintain tools, equipment, and outdoor areas in a safe and functional condition
• Assist in transforming neglected or overgrown areas into usable green spaces
• Engage with residents and community groups to support participation in garden-related activity
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures and complete required training (e.g. manual handling)

Key criteria

• Effective Communication
• Able to complete manual tasks as required
• Able to complete heavy lifting as required
• Able to administrate effectively and provide reports on tasks completed
• Experience of leading small groups with tasks
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to organise time effectively
• Able to complete tasks assigned
• Experience in keeping work spaces tidy and safe

How to Apply

1. Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
2. Submit your CV in Word format.
3. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.