Gardener

Manpower UK Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Gardener to assist with day-to-day grounds maintenance in Merthyr Tydfil. The role requires previous gardening experience, good physical fitness, and a full UK driving licence. You'll be responsible for tasks such as litter picking, emptying bins, and maintaining green areas. This temporary position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and offers weekly pay, PPE, and pension enrolment.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE)

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Auto-enrolment into NEST pension

Qualifications

• Essential prior gardening or grounds maintenance experience.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Should possess good physical fitness for outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Perform litter picking across grounds.
• Empty outdoor bins as needed.
• Maintain green areas through pruning and tidying.
• Gritt in icy conditions when required.
• Provide general grounds work assistance.

Skills

Gardening or grounds maintenance experience

Ability to work well with others

Good physical fitness

Reliable and conscientious attitude

Job description

Location: Merthyr Tydfil

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Pay Rate: £12.70

Contract: Temporary

Duration: 2 months

The Role

Manpower is recruiting a Gardener on behalf of our public sector client to support day‑to‑day grounds maintenance across a busy site. This is an active position where you will help keep outdoor areas clean, tidy and well presented. Please note this role involves working outside in all weather conditions.

Main Duties

• Litter picking across the grounds
• Emptying outdoor bins
• Leaf picking and general tidying
• Pruning shrubs and maintaining green areas
• Gritting during icy weather
• Other general grounds work as required

What You Will Need

• Previous gardening or grounds maintenance experience is essential
• A full UK driving licence
• A positive approach and the ability to work well with others
• Good physical fitness as this is an active, outdoor role
• A reliable and conscientious attitude

What we Provide

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• PPE
• Auto‑enrolment into NEST pension

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, apply now with an up‑to‑date CV