Seasonal Skilled Gardener
Description
Seasonal Skilled Gardener
Location: Greenwich Park, London
Hourly Rate: £14.45 per hour
Contract type: 6 months fixed-term contract, April-September
Working hours: Monday – Thursday 07:00 – 15:30 & Friday 07:00 – 14:30
About the role
As a Skilled Gardener, you will have a unique opportunity to maintain iconic greenspaces throughout Greenwich Park. You will contribute your skills and experience to a range of activities from hedge pruning, shrubbery and grass cutting to flower bed maintenance, tree planting and more! This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your current career, be trained to a high standard and challenge yourself in an encouraging and friendly environment!
Requirements
- A good working knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance.
- A strong health and safety mindset and adept at problem solving.
- NVQ Horticulture Qualification and at least 3 years of commercial grounds maintenance experience.
- Full UK Driving licence - van to be provided.
Why join us?
As the UK’s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same – and neither are our people. That’s why we’re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What we offer
- We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
- Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
- Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
- We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
Benefits
- 21 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
- Support for personal and professional challenges.
- Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
- Resources to manage your finances & secure your future.
- Colleague of the month and annual awards.
- Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
- Comprehensive resources and support.
About idverde
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.
At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company – we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
Grow with us, and together we’ll create a greener future for all.
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