Gardener

Bradfield Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Cover

Sports Centre Membership

Professional Development

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Free Parking

Lunch Provided

Job summary

Bradfield College is seeking an experienced Gardener to join our Grounds team, supporting the Grounds Manager and Deputy Head Gardener to conserve and enhance the gardens and landscape across the College and at St Andrew’s School.

You will assist with gardening maintenance such as paths, drives, fences, borders, hedges and woodlands, using a range of grounds equipment and carrying out routine safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gardening maintenance across the College and at St Andrew’s School.
• Maintain paths, drives, fences, borders, hedges and woodlands.
• Operate a variety of grounds maintenance machinery with routine safety checks.

Job description

Salary: £27,000 - £29,500 per annum, depending on knowledge, skills and experience

Required: November 2026

We are seeking an experienced Gardener to join our team, supporting the Grounds Manager and Deputy Head Gardener to conserve and enhance the gardens and landscape across the College and at St Andrew’s School, delivering consistently high standards and working collaboratively with colleagues at both sites.

As part of the Gardens team, you will assist with all aspects of gardening maintenance and upkeep, including paths, drives, fences, boarders, hedges and woodlands as well as seasonal and weather dependent duties. You will be using a variety of grounds maintenance machinery and equipment, undertaking routine checks and servicing to ensure safe working practices.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary reflecting their skills and experience. In addition to providing a great place to work, we offer a generous remuneration package which includes:

• Contributory workplace pension scheme and life cover
• Subsidised membership of the College Sports Centre and Golf Club
• Professional development and training
• BHSF Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme and Electric Vehicle scheme
• Free parking and lunch provided when the College kitchens are open

Bradfield College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening as part of their application, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.