Driver / Gardener

VTA Recruitment Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE contract

24/7 support from VTA Team

Local employer

Job summary

VTA Recruitment Ltd is seeking a reliable Gardener to join the client’s team in Greater Manchester. The role involves maintaining outdoor spaces, caring for plants, and helping with hygiene duties. The position pays £13.68 per hour and runs Monday to Friday, 07:30–14:30, on a full-time basis (temp-perm).

You will be responsible for planting, pruning, lawn care, and maintaining tools and equipment, with weekly pay and PAYE contract terms. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a gardener or in a similar landscaping role.
• Good knowledge of plants, garden maintenance, and horticultural techniques.
• Ability to operate garden machinery and tools safely.
• Physically fit and able to work in various weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Planting, pruning, watering, weeding, and fertilizing plants, trees, and shrubs.
• Lawn mowing, edging, and general grass maintenance.
• Maintaining garden tools, equipment, and irrigation systems.
• Identifying and treating plant diseases or pests.
• Seasonal garden planning and planting.
• Ensuring outdoor areas are safe, clean, and well-presented.
• Assisting with landscaping projects as needed.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Lawn care

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Driving licence

Tools

Gardening machinery

Job description

Job Title: Gardener

Location: Brabyns Park (SK6)
Job Type: Full-time (Temp - Perm)

About the Role:

VTA Recruitment are seeking a reliable, skilled, and passionate Gardener to join our client's team who provide a huge range of services to the public and private sectors across Greater Manchester.

You will help maintain beautiful, healthy outdoor spaces. Be responsible for the care, cultivation, and maintenance of gardens and landscaped areas. You will also be helping the team with hygiene duties; this will include cleaning public areas and littler picking.

Details:

Pay Rate - £13.68

Working Hours - 07:30am to 14:30pm

Working Days - Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Planting, pruning, watering, weeding, and fertilizing plants, trees, and shrubs
• Lawn mowing, edging, and general grass maintenance
• Maintaining garden tools, equipment, and irrigation systems
• Identifying and treating plant diseases or pests
• Seasonal garden planning and planting
• Ensuring outdoor areas are safe, clean, and well-presented
• Assisting with landscaping projects as needed

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a gardener or in a similar landscaping role
• Good knowledge of plants, garden maintenance, and horticultural techniques
• Ability to operate garden machinery and tools safely
• Physically fit and able to work in various weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic
• Must hold a full UK driving licence

What We Offer:

• Weekly Pay- Every Friday
• PAYE contract - no umbrella companies
• 24/7 Support from the VTA Team
• Opportunity to join a respected, long standing local employer