Gardeners

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced seasonal gardeners to join their team in Oxford during the busy spring and summer periods. This role offers a full-time temporary position where you will engage in various gardening tasks, including general ground maintenance, turf care, and landscape work. With a focus on teamwork and quality, you will ensure the beauty and upkeep of outdoor spaces. If you have a passion for gardening and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you. Apply now to be part of a rewarding seasonal experience!

Qualifications

• Must have experience in gardening and ground maintenance.
• Valid UK driving license is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ground maintenance including sweeping and litter removal.
• Conduct turf maintenance and hedge maintenance tasks.
• Drive and maintain tractors and machinery as required.

Skills

General ground maintenance

Mechanical and chemical weed control

Pruning of shrubs and trees

Turf maintenance

Driving and maintenance of tractors

Landscape work

Education

Experience in gardening

Valid UK driving license

Tools

Mowers (pedestrian, cylinder, ride-on)

Tractors and attachments

Job description

Seasonal Gardeners

Manpower is looking for experienced seasonal Gardeners to work across spring and summer busy periods for a client based in Oxford.

Details:

• Temporary full time work
• 12.49 per hour depending one experience
• Oxford City Centre based
• Must have experience
• Must have a valid UK driving license
• Working hours : Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:00, Friday 07:30 - 12:00

Responsibilities:

• Duties may include some of the following:
• General ground maintenance including sweeping and litter removal, mechanical and chemical weed control, ground clearance, manual and mechanical ground cultivation, chipping, shredding, and mulching.
• Pruning of shrubs, climbers and small trees.
• Border maintenance - cutting back, lifting, and dividing of perennial plants. Planting new material, staking, tying-in, dead-heading and watering.
• Turf maintenance - mowing using various types of machinery including pedestrian, cylinder and ride-on mowers, spiking, topdressing, over-seeding, turf lifting and laying, fertilising, weedkilling, strimming, and edging.
• Hedge maintenance - planting, pruning and cutting.
• Driving and routine maintenance of tractors and attachments. Carrying out daily and weekly cleaning and lubrication of machinery as required.
• Landscape work - under supervision.
• Nursery work - under supervision.
• Other duties as may be specified from time to time by Supervisory staff
• Using mobile device to record hours worked at sites, full training and device will be provided

Apply today and we will be in touch.