Job Description:
Job title: Gardener
Location: Richmond Village Nantwich, St Joseph’s Way, London Road, CW5 6LZ
Salary: £12.40ph & Paid breaks
Contract: Full Time - 40hrs
Shift Pattern: Various shifts to include some weekend work when required.
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.
You’ll help us make health happen by:
1. Maintain the gardens and grounds of the Village, or other company property, safely and to a high standard of attractiveness within the agreed plan
2. Maintaining all grassed areas including mowing, trimming, weed control, repairs and feeding.
3. Ensuring all trees and shrubs are maintained, including trimming, pruning, and assessing stability.
4. Maintaining all flower beds, boarder plants, hanging baskets and potted plants.
5. Providing general maintenance, including sweeping and weed removal on all paved areas, removing any litter and raking leaves.
6. Responsible for keeping the tool sheds and storage areas tidy and maintaining all garden equipment and tools.
7. Supporting the Maintenance Operative as required with decorating duties and basic maintenance support.
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
You have a minimum of 3 years hands on experience in grounds maintenance and a passion for gardening. Experience within a large commercial estate, knowledge of horticulture statutory requirements and a gardening or horticultural qualification would be advantageous. Friendly and approachable, you have excellent customer service skills and an ability to work well as part of a large team. With a practical ability and experience in painting and decorating, you're happy to help the wider team as required.
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.