Job Description
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 maintain iconic greenspaces throughout the Lake District National Park, including areas from Lake Windermere and Bowness Promenade to Barrow-in-Furness and Kendal. Your responsibilities will include hedge pruning, shrubbery and grass cutting, flower bed maintenance, tree planting, and more. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment and work on meaningful projects.
Requirements
* Good knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance.
* Strong health and safety awareness and problem-solving skills.
* NVQ Horticulture Qualification or at least 3 years of commercial grounds maintenance experience.
* PA1 & PA6 certificates are desirable.
* Full UK driving licence required.
Why join us?
We are the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, offering varied projects and a diverse, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What we offer
* Career development through apprenticeship programs, in-house training, coaching, and mentorship.
* A collaborative, inclusive workplace with passionate colleagues.
* Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects in the community and environment.
* A benefits package supporting wellbeing and work-life balance.
Benefits
* 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
* Support for personal and professional challenges.
* Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
* Financial resources and planning support.
* Colleague recognition programs.
* Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
About idverde
Europe's largest grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, with over 3,000 passionate colleagues in the UK. Established in 1919, with a turnover of £250 million, we are committed to creating a greener future through our landscape services.
Grow with us and help shape a sustainable future.
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