Estate Services Gardener

Peabody; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

30 days annual leave

Two volunteering days per year

Flexible benefits portal and discount

Life assurance 4x salary

Pension contributions up to 10%

Job summary

Peabody is seeking an Estate Services Gardener to maintain outdoor spaces across our estates in Reading. You will trim hedges, plant seasonal beds, mow lawns, manage weeds and dispose of green waste according to regulations, working with residents and colleagues.

The role offers a company van, 30 days’ annual leave, two volunteering days per year, a flexible benefits portal, life assurance at four times salary and pension contributions up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Solid horticultural experience.
• Confident using powered gardening tools.
• Hold a full, clean UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain scheduled grounds maintenance tasks including trimming hedges and mowing lawns.
• Plant vibrant seasonal beds and manage weed control.
• Dispose of green waste in line with regulations and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with residents and colleagues to keep estates looking their best.

Skills

Outdoors work

Team player

Reliability

Driving licence

Education

Horticultural experience

Tools

Powered gardening tools

Job description

Join Our Gardening Team at Peabody – Where Every Day is a Breath of Fresh Air

Do you enjoy working outdoors, getting hands-on with nature, and making green spaces shine? If so, we’ve got a role that’s right up your street.

As an Estate Services Gardener, your day might begin with tackling scheduled grounds maintenance tasks—trimming hedges, planting vibrant seasonal beds, mowing lawns, and keeping weeds under control. You’ll be involved in all kinds of horticultural activities, helping to keep our estates looking their best. You’ll also play a key role in ensuring green waste is disposed of responsibly and in line with regulations.

You’ll be part of a friendly, hard-working team that’s passionate about creating beautiful environments. Working closely with colleagues and residents, you’ll help shape Peabody’s outdoor spaces into places people are proud to call home.

And here’s a little extra: you can refer friends to any of our roles once employed at Peabody and you will receive £250 when they commence employment!

What makes you a great fit?

• You’re a people person who enjoys working outdoors in all weather.
• You’ve got solid horticultural experience and are confident using powered gardening tools.
• You’re reliable, proactive, and take pride in your work.
• Hold a full, clean UK manual driving licence.

What’s in it for you?

• A company van to help you carry out your duties
• 30 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Access to a flexible benefits scheme and discount portal
• Life assurance at four times your salary
• Up to 10% pension contribution

This role requires a Basic DBS check and a full UK driving licence.

Interviews will be held via Teams week commencing 21st September

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role