Retirement Village Groundskeeper (Part-Time)

St Monica Trust; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

St Monica Trust's The Chocolate Quarter retirement village in West of England is seeking a part-time gardener to maintain lawns, borders, ponds, paths, and indoor planting, delivering a high-quality service to residents.

You will support residents, work with the Estates team, assist with events, respond to emergencies, and drive the Trust's minibus as needed, while upholding the Trust's values and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a gardener.
• Ability to operate gardening machinery safely.
• Full driving licence or ability to travel across villages.
• Willingness to support residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all gardening and grounds duties: lawns, borders, flowerbeds, paths, ponds, and indoor planting.
• Provide a high-quality service to residents and respond to queries from residents, colleagues or visitors.
• Work with Estates team on security and maintenance duties in line with policies and health and safety legislation.
• Assist with site events, recycling and waste collection, and respond to site emergencies.
• Drive Trust vehicles, including minibus, as required and qualified.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Machinery handling

Job description

St Monica Trust's The Chocolate Quarter retirement village in West of England is seeking a part-time gardener to maintain lawns, borders, ponds, paths, and indoor planting, delivering a high-quality service to residents.

You will support residents, work with the Estates team, assist with events, respond to emergencies, and drive the Trust's minibus as needed, while upholding the Trust's values and safety policies.