Gardener (with driving licence)

neway international; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in London is seeking a skilled Gardener to maintain public gardens and parks. You will operate tools for garden maintenance, adhere to health and safety procedures, and work independently or in a team. This temporary contract, lasting from 13 October 2025 to 5 January 2026, offers £15.39 PAYE or £19.96 Umbrella per hour. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional gardening experience.
• UK driving licence is essential; trailer experience is desirable.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and physically fit for outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and tools for grass cutting and shrub work.
• Carry out routine garden maintenance across council-managed sites.
• Drive council vehicles to and from work locations.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Maintenance of public gardens

Driving council vehicles

Health and safety procedures

Manual handling

Education

Relevant horticultural qualification

Manual Handling Certificate

Job description

Overview

You'll be part of a dedicated team responsible for maintaining public gardens, parks, and landscaped areas. The work includes grass cutting, shrub maintenance, and general horticultural duties. A UK driving licence is essential, and trailer experience is desirable. Southwark Council is seeking a skilled and reliable Gardener to join its Environment, Sustainability and Leisure team. This temporary role fills a gap left by unsuccessful permanent recruitment and offers a hands-on opportunity to help maintain the borough's green spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and tools for grass cutting and shrub work


• Carry out routine garden maintenance across council-managed sites


• Drive council vehicles to and from work locations (trailer experience desirable)


• Follow health and safety procedures, including manual handling protocols


• Work independently and as part of a team to meet daily targets

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of professional gardening experience


• UK driving licence (essential); trailer experience (desirable)


• Relevant horticultural qualification (desirable)


• Manual Handling Certificate (required)


• Reliable, self-motivated, and physically fit for outdoor work


• Able to work Monday to Friday, 07:30-15:00

Contract & Compensation

• Contract: 13 October 2025 - 5 January 2026 (likely to be extended)


• Hours: 36 per week | Monday-Friday, 07:30-15:00


• Rate: £15.39 PAYE / £19.96 Umbrella