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Skilled Gardeners
Location: Kendal & surrounding areas
Hourly Rate: £13-14 per hour dependant on experience
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Working hours: 39 hours per week. Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 & Friday 07:30 - 12:30
About the role
As a Skilled Gardener, you will have the opportunity to maintain iconic greenspaces throughout the Lake District National Park, shaping & maintaining grounds from Lake Windermere and Bowness Promenade to Barrow-in-Furness and Kendal. You will contribute your skills to activities such as hedge pruning, shrubbery and grass cutting, flower bed maintenance, tree planting, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career, receive high-standard training, and work in a supportive environment.
Requirements
* A good knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance.
* A strong health and safety mindset and problem-solving skills.
* NVQ Horticulture Qualification OR at least 3 years of commercial grounds maintenance experience.
* Full UK driving licence.
What we offer
* Career development through apprenticeship programs, in-house training, coaching, and mentorship.
* A diverse and inclusive workplace with passionate colleagues.
* Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects benefiting the community and environment.
* A benefits package supporting wellbeing, life choices, and resilience in challenging times.
* Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
* Support for personal and professional challenges.
* Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
* Financial management resources.
* Recognition programs such as colleague of the month and annual awards.
* Two days annually to support a cause of your choice.
* Comprehensive support and resources.
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance and landscape creation services, with a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the green industry in the UK. Since 1919, we have been committed to growth and positive change, offering landscape services across the UK.
Grow with us, and help create a greener future for all.
Please note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you may need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.
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Created on 02/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom
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