School Grounds Gardener - Dorset, Outdoor Role

Canford School; Merley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Canford School in Dorset is seeking a dedicated Gardener or Assistant Gardener to join our Estates team. This role involves planting, lawn care, pruning, and maintaining the school's diverse outdoor spaces.

The successful candidate will operate gardening machinery, support sports grounds upkeep, and help ensure safe, high-standard grounds. Entry-level to experienced garden staff are encouraged to apply; full-time permanent contract.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and enhancing the school's gardens and grounds, including weeding, pruning, planting, grass cutting, edging, and general horticultural maintenance.
• Operating, maintaining, and carrying out basic servicing of gardening machinery and equipment, including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, tractors, and powered tools.
• Supporting the upkeep of sports grounds and outdoor facilities, assisting with the maintenance of grass, synthetic, and hard surface areas as required.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, including safe use of equipment, chemicals, PPE, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
• Working collaboratively with the Senior Gardener, Estates team, contractors, and colleagues to deliver grounds projects, respond to maintenance requests, maintain records, and ensure the school grounds are presented to a high standard.

Job description

Canford School in Dorset is seeking a dedicated Gardener or Assistant Gardener to join our Estates team. This role involves planting, lawn care, pruning, and maintaining the school's diverse outdoor spaces.

The successful candidate will operate gardening machinery, support sports grounds upkeep, and help ensure safe, high-standard grounds. Entry-level to experienced garden staff are encouraged to apply; full-time permanent contract.