Estates Services Gardener

Peabody; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

30 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Benefits portal access

Life cover (4x salary)

Pension contribution up to 10%

Job summary

Peabody is seeking an Estate Services Gardener to maintain grounds, trim hedges, plant beds, mow lawns and manage weed control across our estates.

You will work with residents and colleagues, ensuring green waste is disposed of responsibly and that safety checks and DBS clearance are in place. A full UK driving licence is required and a company van is provided. Interviews start week of 21st September; Peabody does not sponsor visas.

Qualifications

• Solid horticultural experience.
• Confident using powered gardening tools.
• Reliable and proactive.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Tackle scheduled grounds maintenance tasks across estates.
• Trim hedges, plant seasonal beds, mow lawns and manage weeds.
• Dispose of green waste responsibly and safely.
• Collaborate with colleagues and residents to maintain outdoor spaces.

Skills

Horticultural experience

Powered tools

UK driving licence

Reliability

Proactivity

People skills

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.
• You 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.

Come and grow your career with us!

Interviews will be held via Team week commencing 21st September , so don’t miss out.

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