Job Description:
Job Title: Gardener
Location: Richmond Village Willaston, 261 Crewe Road, CW5 6GX
Salary range: £12.40ph
Contract: Bank
Shift Pattern: Bank Shifts Available
We make health happen
Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
We’re currently looking for a Gardener to maintain a large site of mature gardens & wildflower meadow areas within our village
You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships.
This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.
You’ll help us make health happen by:
1. Maintaining the village gardens, supporting with grass cutting and shrub bed maintenance, weed control, litter-picking, leaf clearance and watering
2. Ensure the grounds are tidy and remove any litter. Clean out drainage ditches and culverts as required
3. Providing a first-class horticultural environment for our residents, liaising with contractors where appropriate
4. Advising the management team on potential gardening issues and helping to plan areas that require improvement
5. Supporting our maintenance operatives with any repairs that may need completing such a fixing fences or painting outbuildings.
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
Friendly and approachable, you’re passionate about gardening and have a keen eye for detail, you may even have an NVQ in Horticulture. With previous experience of general gardening or grounds maintenance, you’re comfortable with the safe use of chemicals under COSSH regulations. You’re adaptable and organised and happy working as part of a team, supporting the maintenance team as and when required.
Because we care for vulnerable people, we’ll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
6. Flexible working patterns to fit around you
7. Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
8. Free meal on every shift
9. DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
10. Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.