Gardener

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training and development opportunities

On-site gyms

Résumé du poste

Jigsaw Homes Group in Leigh is seeking a permanent Gardener to join the Caretaking and Grounds Maintenance team. The role focuses on grass cutting, strimming, and upkeep of communal gardens around homes and estates, contributing to residents’ outdoor spaces.

Friday finishes are earlier, with 2.30pm finish on Fridays and regular 4.15pm finish Mon-Thu. Candidates should have a full UK driving licence with disclosure of any points or convictions.

Qualifications

• Experience using gardening machinery.
• Passion for gardening and working outdoors.
• Full, valid UK driving licence; points and convictions disclosed.

Responsabilités

• Cut grass and strim around properties.
• Maintain communal gardens and grassed areas around homes and estates.
• Keep open areas neat and tidy for tenants to use and enjoy.
• Help enhance residents' green spaces as part of a team.
• Carry out general upkeep of outdoor areas around properties.

Connaissances

Passion for gardening

Experience using gardening machinery

Outils

Gardening machinery

Description du poste

This permanent Gardener post sits in the Caretaking and Grounds Maintenance team of Jigsaw Homes Group's Asset Management department, in the Leigh division. The work centres on grass cutting, strimming and upkeep of communal gardens and grassed areas around homes and estates. It stands out for its focus on residents' green spaces and a shorter Friday finish alongside 4.15pm Monday to Thursday days. Applicants need a full UK driving licence with points and convictions disclosed.

What the job involves

• Cut grass and strim around properties
• Maintain communal gardens and grassed areas around homes and estates
• Keep open areas neat and tidy for tenants to use and enjoy
• Help enhance residents' green spaces as part of a team
• Carry out general upkeep of outdoor areas around properties

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of using gardening machinery

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for gardening and working outdoors

Checks & eligibility

• Full, valid UK driving licence
• Points and convictions disclosed

What’s offered

• 24 days' annual leave, plus 3 Christmas closure days and bank holidays
• Extra leave after 2 years' continuous service, up to 5 days
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' leave a year
• Early finish at 2.30pm on Fridays
• Social Housing Pension Scheme
• Occupational sick pay and enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• BHSF membership and access to on-site gyms
• Training and development opportunities