Gardener

Summerset Retirement Villages; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Birthday leave

Discounts

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Prebbleton is seeking a dedicated Gardener to maintain and enhance our village grounds. You will care for plants, prune, bed and plant seasonally, mow lawns, landscape, and maintain hedges to create welcoming outdoor spaces for residents and visitors.

The role is permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm. We're looking for someone with passion for gardening, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Passion for gardening and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Well-organised and physically fit for hands-on outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance village grounds (pruning, bedding, seasonal planting).
• Mow lawns, landscaping and hedge maintenance to keep outdoor spaces attractive.

Skills

Gardening

Plant care

Teamwork

Job description

Company Description

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it's the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger - to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Gardener to join our team. You'll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the beautiful grounds of our Prebbleton village, from caring for plants, pruning, bedding and seasonal planting, through to lawn mowing, landscaping, and hedge maintenance. You'll take pride in creating and maintaining attractive outdoor spaces for our residents and visitors to enjoy.

You'll have a passion for gardening and grounds maintenance, an eye for detail, and take pride in keeping gardens and outdoor areas looking their best throughout the seasons.

This is a permanent full-time role, and working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Qualifications

You'll bring your love and deep knowledge of gardening along with some proven experience to our team. You'll have a genuine passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and have a warm, friendly personality always happy to chat with our residents.

You'll be a team player who can also work independently, managing your time effectively. Being well-organised, efficient, and physically fit will help you thrive in this hands-on role.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Additional Information

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance (up to 75% off doctors, dentists, physio's etc)
• Paid Birthday leave
• Discounts at a range of suppliers

Prebbleton Village