Gardener

Manpower UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting a Gardener for an Oxford college, working in the Grounds and Gardens Team. The role is an ongoing temporary position, initially full-time from Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break and potential reduction to 3-4 days a week later.

You will maintain attractive grounds, support with hedge trimming, seasonal planting and general horticultural tasks, and transport may be provided for off-site locations.

Qualifications

• Previous gardening or grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable and able to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Sweep paths and external areas.
• Leaf clearance using rakes and blowers.
• Weed pathways, paved areas and borders.
• Collect hedge and shrub cuttings.
• Move compost, soil and other gardening materials.
• Grass cutting using pedestrian lawn mowers.
• Occasional litter picking.
• Assist with moving bicycles and light furniture when required.

Skills

Gardening experience

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Job description

Gardener

Oxford | £13.00 - £14.50 per hour | Ongoing Opportunity | Immediate Start

Manpower is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious Oxford college for a Gardener to join their Grounds and Gardens Team.

This is an ongoing temporary opportunity, initially requiring full-time support Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break). While the role will begin on a full-time basis, hours may reduce to 3-4 days per week longer term, depending on seasonal requirements and workload.

This position would suit someone with previous gardening, grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticultural experience who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining attractive and well-presented grounds.

The Role

You will be working as part of the College Gardens Team, supporting the upkeep of the college's main site and various satellite properties across Oxford. Some locations are away from the main site, with transport provided by the college in a works vehicle.

Typical duties will include:

• Sweeping paths and external areas


• Leaf clearance using rakes and blowers


• Weeding pathways, paved areas and borders


• Collecting hedge and shrub cuttings


• Moving compost, soil and other gardening materials


• Emptying and replenishing large planters and specimen pots


• Grass cutting using pedestrian lawn mowers


• Removing weeds and unwanted turf from lawn areas


• General grounds maintenance and outdoor upkeep


• Occasional litter picking


• Assisting with moving bicycles and light furniture when required

For candidates with more extensive gardening experience, additional duties may include:

• Hedge trimming


• Strimming


• Seasonal planting


• General horticultural maintenance

About You

• Previous gardening, grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticultural experience is preferred


• Happy working outdoors in all weather conditions


• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual work


• Reliable, hardworking and able to work well within a team


• A proactive and positive approach to work

Additional Information

• £13.00 - £14.50 per hour, depending on experience


• Ongoing temporary assignment


• Initially 5 days per week, with the potential to reduce to 3-4 days per week in the future


• 8:00am - 4:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break


• No parking available on site


• Immediate start available

If you're looking for an opportunity to work within the grounds of one of Oxford's most respected colleges and have experience in gardening or grounds maintenance, we'd love to hear from you.