Landscape Gardener / General Operative

The Landscaper Magazine; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 11,020 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Performance bonus

Job summary

The Landscaper Magazine is seeking a Landscape Gardener / General Operative based in South Darenth, Kent. The role is full-time with a temporary (temp-to-perm) pathway, paying £13.50–£14.00 per hour plus a bonus.

You will work on landscaping, grounds maintenance, and general property upkeep across commercial and retail sites in Kent and Essex. Applicants should have at least one year of gardening experience, a good work ethic, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 1 year gardening experience or more.
• Reliable timekeeping and good work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out landscaping and soft landscaping duties.
• Perform grounds maintenance and garden upkeep.
• Complete general property maintenance tasks.
• Work across commercial and retail properties.
• Travel to sites throughout Kent and Essex.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and site safety.

Skills

Landscaping

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Reliability

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Location: South Darenth, Kent
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)
Pay: £13.50–£14.00 per hour + Bonus

A landscaping company is seeking a Landscape Gardener / General Operative to join its team based in South Darenth, Kent.

The role involves landscaping, grounds maintenance, and general property maintenance across commercial and retail sites throughout Kent and Essex. Applicants should be reliable, hardworking, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out landscaping and soft landscaping duties.
• Perform grounds maintenance and garden upkeep.
• Complete general property maintenance tasks.
• Work across commercial and retail properties.
• Travel to sites throughout Kent and Essex.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and site safety.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Previous landscaping and maintenance experience.
• At least one year’s gardening experience.
• A good work ethic and reliable timekeeping.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred

• Full UK driving licence (required due to location and early start times).

Category

Details

Job Title Landscape Gardener / General Operative

Job Type Full-time

Contract Type Temporary (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)

Pay £13.50–£14.00 per hour

Bonus Performance bonus available

Working Hours Monday to Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm (some starts from 6:00am)

Start Location South Darenth, Kent

Work Area Commercial and retail sites across Kent and Essex

Experience Minimum 1 year gardening experience required

Driving Licence Full UK driving licence required due to location and start times