We have an opportunity for a full time Gardener/Grounds Maintenance to join our team at our stunning residential and nursing homes in Prestwood. Working closely with the Departmental Manager the successful candidate will maintain the 55-acre Prestwood Estate in a safe condition and to a high standard of presentation by following a programme of planned maintenance and woodland regeneration.
You will have good communication skills, demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative, be pro-active and have a positive 'can-do' attitude. Previous experience working with power tools, hedge trimmers and ride-on mowers would be advantageous, as would licences relating to the use of pesticides and chainsaws.
Working around 16 hours per week, 4 days out of 7 on a rota basis, which will include some weekend work, (although some flexibility would be required to suit the demands of the estate).
A full induction and training relating to your work would be provided.
The vacancy is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the cost of which will be met by the applicant (£54) and at least 2 satisfactory references 1 of which must be from your previous employer.
Prestwood is an Investor in People and provides a range of paid training and development opportunities for all its employees, including QCF qualifications. We pay enhancements for long service (starting at 2 years) and operate a workplace pension scheme.
Applicants should note that our homes are set in private parkland and we are not on a bus route so own transport is required.
Please do not contact the care home directly as personnel will be unable to help you regarding recruitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.41 per hour
Work Location: In person