Gardener

TN United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family company in Surrey is seeking Grounds Maintenance Operatives and Team Leaders. The roles involve various outdoor tasks including mowing and hedge cutting. Training is provided, and a pleasant attitude is essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday including statutory bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform large area mowing, hedge cutting, spraying, and strimming.
• Provide grounds maintenance services to schools and colleges.

Skills

Operation of standard grounds maintenance equipment

PA1/PA6 spraying

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Gardener / Grounds Maintenance Operatives and Team Leaders

Full-time, Permanent

Woking, Surrey

Our client is a well-established family company who have been providing a complete grounds management service in the Surrey area for over 30 years. Their clients (many of whom they have looked after for over 20 years) are mainly schools and colleges, and all their new business comes from referrals and recommendations from existing clients and suppliers.

Their team of 40 Grounds Maintenance Operatives/Gardeners include several who have been with their company for more than 15 years. Due to continued growth, they are looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives and Team Leaders to join their team.

Typical tasks include all or some of the following dependent on experience:

• Large area mowing
• Hedge cutting
• Spraying
• Backpack blowing
• Strimming
• Pedestrian mowing

Training is offered on a range of skills from towing, large area mowing, spraying to fine turf management and initial marking. All uniform and PPE are provided.

Qualifications – (desirable, but not essential):

• Operation of standard grounds maintenance equipment
• PA1/PA6 spraying

Their clients are great and therefore it is important that their staff have a pleasant can-do attitude. You must be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

What is on offer:

• Salary £25,480 – £28,000 per annum according to skills and experience
• Overtime opportunities always available – paid at time and a half
• 28 days holiday including statutory bank holidays
• Company pension scheme

Our client has several Grounds Maintenance Operator, Gardener and Team Leader positions available.

All positions are subject to a 3-month probation period. Due to the location of the depot, it would be preferable if applicants hold a full, current driving licence. However, dependent on your location, they may be able to accommodate non-drivers. They are only able to accept applications who have the right to work in the UK.