Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Gardener to join a growing and supportive team delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services across the Waltham Abbey and Epping region.
💰 Salary: Starting from £27,700 per annum
🕒 Contract: Full-time
📍 Location: Waltham Abbey, with travel across the Epping area
🌟 Benefits:
1. Performance-related bonus of up to 15% of salary
2. 7% employer pension contribution
3. Life insurance (4x annual salary)
4. Private healthcare
5. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
🌱 About the Role:
As a Gardener, you will carry out a wide range of gardening and grounds maintenance tasks, delivering a high-quality service to customers and stakeholders. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in their work.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
6. General grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning and weeding
7. Carrying out horticultural tasks and chemical applications where required
8. Operating and maintaining tools, machinery, and vehicles
9. Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with health & safety guidelines
10. Delivering high standards of work and meeting performance targets
11. Supporting team members and contributing to a positive working environment
✅ What We’re Looking For:
12. A positive, reliable and hardworking attitude
13. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
14. Good communication skills and a professional approach
15. Strong timekeeping and ability to follow instructions
16. Physically fit and capable of manual work
17. Full clean UK driving licence
⭐ Desirable:
18. Previous grounds maintenance or gardening experience
19. Knowledge of gardening machinery (mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, etc.)
20. PA1 & PA6 or other horticultural qualifications
21. Basic IT skills (emails, mobile devices)
22. Experience with ride-on mowers (e.g. Ransomes Highway 3)
23. Soft landscaping experience (planting, etc.)
A DBS check will be required for this role.
🤝 The Team:
You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team where your skills and contribution are valued. The team has a diverse range of experience and takes pride in working collaboratively and maintaining high standards.
If you’re interested or would like more information, please get in touch or apply today!