Gardener

Housing Quality Network; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Federated is seeking a Gardener to support day-to-day grounds maintenance, estate management and improvement works across Leeds. You will perform grass cutting, planting, fencing and litter picking in communal areas, following schedules and safety procedures.

You should have some gardening or outdoor work experience, be reliable and able to manage daily workload, and work well in a team while delivering good customer service. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Some experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or a practical outdoor role.
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage your daily workload.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and commitment to delivering good customer service.
• Hold a full UK driving licence (essential)

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds and estate maintenance across communal areas, following set schedules and instructions
• Complete grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting, planting, fencing, and litter picking
• Use tools, equipment, and machinery safely and report any issues or defects
• Always follow health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
• Engage positively with tenants and represent Leeds Federated in a professional manner
• Work cooperatively with colleagues to ensure high standards are maintained

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

We’re looking for aGardenerto support the day-to-day delivery of grounds maintenance, estate management, and improvement works across Leeds Federated.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out grounds and estate maintenance across communal areas, following set schedules and instructions
• Complete grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting, planting, fencing, and litter picking
• Use tools, equipment, and machinery safely and report any issues or defects
• Always follow health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
• Engage positively with tenants and represent Leeds Federated in a professional manner
• Work cooperatively with colleagues to ensure high standards are maintained

What we’re looking for:

• Some experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or a practical outdoor role
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage your daily workload
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• A positive attitude and commitment to delivering good customer service
• Hold a full UK driving licence (essential)

Closing Date: Thursday 17th September

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

Leeds Federated is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in everything we do and therefore welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The Company

Leeds Federated is a housing association with around 4,500 properties across Leeds, Wakefield, and North Yorkshire.

Our mission is to enable the maximum number of people to access and live sustainably in good-value, affordable housing.