This is an exciting new opportunity to join us at Sizergh, leading a team of brilliant, engaged, and talented gardeners who work to deliver horticultural excellence and incredible public benefit. Sizergh has a 16-acre garden that surrounds the beautiful grade I listed house and consists of ornamental lawns, a productive kitchen garden and orchard, a grade II listed rock garden, stumpery and national fern collection, topiary yews, ponds, and so much more. Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, includes weekends Salary: £32,955pa Contract: Permanent Interviews: 30th April If you have any questions about this role please contact either our Operations Manager: or our Gardens and Parkland Consultant: We would welcome applications from both internal and external applicants. Sizergh is a beautiful 1600-acre lake district estate with an 800-year-old house, garden, woodland, three tenant farms and wetland. This fantastic property welcomes 220,000 visitors a year, of which 125,000 come to the gardens. We have a team of nearly 60 members of staff and 184 volunteers, all of whom make up the 'one Sizergh family'. We all work to support each other each day, looking after each other's well-being and caring for this special place that visitors come to enjoy. You'll join this fantastic team and play an integral part in telling the story of Sizergh and conserving it for years to come. The garden team work collaboratively with all property teams to ensure visitors have an enjoyable visit - we all play our parts in catering for our visitor's needs. Horticultural excellence is at the heart of everything we do in the gardens; improving presentation standards is key to this, from dead-heading to border design and larger scale projects. You'll ensure we maintain our Bronze plant health award and strive for silver. You'll be responsible for strategising, organising and prioritising the team's tasks, as well as your own. You'll also be a key and effective member of the property leadership team as a head of department. You'll work to develop a robust Garden Management Plan, using the conservation management plan, to ensure a clear strategy for the garden at Sizergh. Ideally you'll have experience in a similar role and knowledge of managing a historic or public garden site, in all its complexity. We'd love to hear from you if you are: horticulturally experienced, preferably in a similar role and visitor-facing setting, along with RHS level 3 in horticulture, or equivalent vocational experience a leader of people, empathetic and willing to motivate and inspire your team of 3 staff and 60+ volunteers. able to carry out physically demanding tasks outdoors in all weathers, on a site with mixed topography and be a proficient computer user competent in operating typical garden machinery and equipment highly organised and focused, to deliver the departmental planning, budget management and compliance, as well as support for garden events and programming.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
This is an exciting new opportunity to join us at Sizergh, leading a team of brilliant, engaged, and talented gardeners who work to deliver horticultural excellence and incredible public benefit. Sizergh has a 16-acre garden that surrounds the beautiful grade I listed house and consists of ornamental lawns, a productive kitchen garden and orchard, a grade II listed rock garden, stumpery and national fern collection, topiary yews, ponds, and so much more. Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, includes weekends Salary: £32,955pa Contract: Permanent Interviews: 30th April If you have any questions about this role please contact either our Operations Manager: or our Gardens and Parkland Consultant: We would welcome applications from both internal and external applicants. Sizergh is a beautiful 1600-acre lake district estate with an 800-year-old house, garden, woodland, three tenant farms and wetland. This fantastic property welcomes 220,000 visitors a year, of which 125,000 come to the gardens. We have a team of nearly 60 members of staff and 184 volunteers, all of whom make up the 'one Sizergh family'. We all work to support each other each day, looking after each other's well-being and caring for this special place that visitors come to enjoy. You'll join this fantastic team and play an integral part in telling the story of Sizergh and conserving it for years to come. The garden team work collaboratively with all property teams to ensure visitors have an enjoyable visit - we all play our parts in catering for our visitor's needs. Horticultural excellence is at the heart of everything we do in the gardens; improving presentation standards is key to this, from dead-heading to border design and larger scale projects. You'll ensure we maintain our Bronze plant health award and strive for silver. You'll be responsible for strategising, organising and prioritising the team's tasks, as well as your own. You'll also be a key and effective member of the property leadership team as a head of department. You'll work to develop a robust Garden Management Plan, using the conservation management plan, to ensure a clear strategy for the garden at Sizergh. Ideally you'll have experience in a similar role and knowledge of managing a historic or public garden site, in all its complexity. We'd love to hear from you if you are: horticulturally experienced, preferably in a similar role and visitor-facing setting, along with RHS level 3 in horticulture, or equivalent vocational experience a leader of people, empathetic and willing to motivate and inspire your team of 3 staff and 60+ volunteers. able to carry out physically demanding tasks outdoors in all weathers, on a site with mixed topography and be a proficient computer user competent in operating typical garden machinery and equipment highly organised and focused, to deliver the departmental planning, budget management and compliance, as well as support for garden events and programming.
HEAD GARDENER / SITTINGBOURNE (ME9) / UP TO £32,000 PER ANNUM & GREAT BENEFITS Exciting new opportunity for a passionate and experienced Head Gardener to join a small, dynamic and friendly team. Excellent pay and 1st class support from the management team. The London Cremation Company plc is Great Britain s oldest cremation authority, and its principal activities are carrying out cremations and providing memorials at its crematoria. We now have an amazing, varied new opening for a knowledgeable Head Gardener to join our welcoming team at the beautiful and serene Sittingbourne Crematorium. The successful Head Gardener will be responsible for all aspects of our gardens and woodland, while also managing your own orders and liaising with 3rd party suppliers. What s on Offer? Competitive salary £32,000 (dependent on experience) 39 hour working week, (some weekends included) 26 days holiday Occupational Sick Pay Income Protection Scheme Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme and other wellbeing benefits Regular social events and team building Key Responsibilities of the Head Gardener: To effectively supervise and delegate tasks to your team to ensure that activities are undertaken to the highest possible safety standards. To supervise, motivate and work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive working relationships within the team, with other employees, managers and the public. Train and guide the gardening team, providing ongoing support and encouraging professional development. To be proficient with the use, general cleaning and basic maintenance of the equipment. To ensure the COSHH maintenance log is in order and any chemicals are accounted for and up to date and safely and correctly stored. Oversee all aspects of gardening, including planting, pruning, weeding, and watering. Maintain all gardening equipment and ensure hand/power tools and grounds maintenance equipment, machinery and vehicles for your team are in good working order and secure. Proactively report incidents, suggestions, or concerns regarding the site to your line manager. Develop and implement comprehensive plans for the gardens, lawns, and woodland areas. Ensure front of house and chapel flower courts are kept in a tidy manner. Skills & Experience Required: Strong knowledge of horticulture, including plant identification, growth patterns, and common diseases, along with knowledge of roses and how to care for them. Confident in the creation of new memorial bed areas for ash interments. Self-motivated with the ability to confidently work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of sustainable and environmentally & friendly gardening practices. A passion for gardening and a genuine appreciation for the beauty of nature. The following would be advantageous but not essential: Spraying Certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6., Certificate/proficient in the use of a tractor, ride on mowers and hedge trimmers, Basic concrete mixing/foundation laying and can erect fencing What s Next? If you have the knowledge and skill set to hit the ground running in this Head Gardener position, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
HEAD GARDENER / SITTINGBOURNE (ME9) / UP TO £32,000 PER ANNUM & GREAT BENEFITS Exciting new opportunity for a passionate and experienced Head Gardener to join a small, dynamic and friendly team. Excellent pay and 1st class support from the management team. The London Cremation Company plc is Great Britain s oldest cremation authority, and its principal activities are carrying out cremations and providing memorials at its crematoria. We now have an amazing, varied new opening for a knowledgeable Head Gardener to join our welcoming team at the beautiful and serene Sittingbourne Crematorium. The successful Head Gardener will be responsible for all aspects of our gardens and woodland, while also managing your own orders and liaising with 3rd party suppliers. What s on Offer? Competitive salary £32,000 (dependent on experience) 39 hour working week, (some weekends included) 26 days holiday Occupational Sick Pay Income Protection Scheme Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme and other wellbeing benefits Regular social events and team building Key Responsibilities of the Head Gardener: To effectively supervise and delegate tasks to your team to ensure that activities are undertaken to the highest possible safety standards. To supervise, motivate and work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive working relationships within the team, with other employees, managers and the public. Train and guide the gardening team, providing ongoing support and encouraging professional development. To be proficient with the use, general cleaning and basic maintenance of the equipment. To ensure the COSHH maintenance log is in order and any chemicals are accounted for and up to date and safely and correctly stored. Oversee all aspects of gardening, including planting, pruning, weeding, and watering. Maintain all gardening equipment and ensure hand/power tools and grounds maintenance equipment, machinery and vehicles for your team are in good working order and secure. Proactively report incidents, suggestions, or concerns regarding the site to your line manager. Develop and implement comprehensive plans for the gardens, lawns, and woodland areas. Ensure front of house and chapel flower courts are kept in a tidy manner. Skills & Experience Required: Strong knowledge of horticulture, including plant identification, growth patterns, and common diseases, along with knowledge of roses and how to care for them. Confident in the creation of new memorial bed areas for ash interments. Self-motivated with the ability to confidently work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of sustainable and environmentally & friendly gardening practices. A passion for gardening and a genuine appreciation for the beauty of nature. The following would be advantageous but not essential: Spraying Certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6., Certificate/proficient in the use of a tractor, ride on mowers and hedge trimmers, Basic concrete mixing/foundation laying and can erect fencing What s Next? If you have the knowledge and skill set to hit the ground running in this Head Gardener position, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.
Job Title: Hard Landscaper / Groundworker Location : Aberdeen City / Banchory (This role can be based in our Aberdeen City yard or our Banchory yard.) Salary: 10.50 - 15.00 per hour Job Type: Full Time - Permanent. Normal working hours will be 7am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday and 7am - 3.00pm Friday. Company: Established in 1994, Roy Cowie is a 65 strong a team of proud professionals dedicated to providing a first-class service in landscape construction projects, ground and garden maintenance, tree surgery, gritting and snow clearing, both private and commercial, in Aberdeen and the North-east. We are an environmentally responsible company who utilise battery powered tools and who recycle all the materials generated by their business activities. Many employees have worked for the company in excess of 10 years. We are a Royal Warrant holder through work undertaken on Royal Estates. A strong focus on Quality, Innovation and Safety has led us to our position as one of Scotland's premier independently owned and operated land-based contractors. Please note This role can be based in our Aberdeen City yard or our Banchory yard. The Role/Requirements: An exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time position based in Aberdeen City or Aberdeenshire. The successful candidate's salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience. (Only candidates with the following experience will be considered) : Full Manual UK driving licence - Essential requirement - Applicants need not apply if they do not have this. Positive attitude and work ethic Knowledge and experience in hard landscaping and building preferable. Applications are also welcome from individuals without relevant experience but who can clearly display a positive and 'can do' attitude Experience in landscape construction including paving, wall construction, timber and joinery work, fencing etc Experience in soft landscaping including ground preparation, seeding, turfing, planting etc Benefits: The chance to join a well-established company To join a fantastic team To showcase your knowledge and skill set 28 days' holiday entitlement Auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contribution Due to the wealth of contracts the company have, full time and continued employment is guaranteed throughout the winter months Sector leading pay rates An early 3pm finish every Friday Enhanced overtime rated work carrying out gritting during the winter months is available There is no requirement for weekend work other than optional gritting work during the winter No work- related paperwork to complete. All job sheets and timesheets are completed using mobile apps CV'S must include a full and dated employment history which is up to the present date. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and applications from all individuals will be considered. To apply for this role, please click the APPLY button below and attach your CV. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Landscape Construction, Garden Maintenance Team Leader, Ground Maintenance Operative, Joiner, Fencer, Grounds Maintenance, Maintenance, Garden Designer, Landscape Gardener, Grounds, Gardener, Grounds Maintenance, Team Leader, and Landscape may also be considered for this role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Hard Landscaper / Groundworker Location : Aberdeen City / Banchory (This role can be based in our Aberdeen City yard or our Banchory yard.) Salary: 10.50 - 15.00 per hour Job Type: Full Time - Permanent. Normal working hours will be 7am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday and 7am - 3.00pm Friday. Company: Established in 1994, Roy Cowie is a 65 strong a team of proud professionals dedicated to providing a first-class service in landscape construction projects, ground and garden maintenance, tree surgery, gritting and snow clearing, both private and commercial, in Aberdeen and the North-east. We are an environmentally responsible company who utilise battery powered tools and who recycle all the materials generated by their business activities. Many employees have worked for the company in excess of 10 years. We are a Royal Warrant holder through work undertaken on Royal Estates. A strong focus on Quality, Innovation and Safety has led us to our position as one of Scotland's premier independently owned and operated land-based contractors. Please note This role can be based in our Aberdeen City yard or our Banchory yard. The Role/Requirements: An exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time position based in Aberdeen City or Aberdeenshire. The successful candidate's salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience. (Only candidates with the following experience will be considered) : Full Manual UK driving licence - Essential requirement - Applicants need not apply if they do not have this. Positive attitude and work ethic Knowledge and experience in hard landscaping and building preferable. Applications are also welcome from individuals without relevant experience but who can clearly display a positive and 'can do' attitude Experience in landscape construction including paving, wall construction, timber and joinery work, fencing etc Experience in soft landscaping including ground preparation, seeding, turfing, planting etc Benefits: The chance to join a well-established company To join a fantastic team To showcase your knowledge and skill set 28 days' holiday entitlement Auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contribution Due to the wealth of contracts the company have, full time and continued employment is guaranteed throughout the winter months Sector leading pay rates An early 3pm finish every Friday Enhanced overtime rated work carrying out gritting during the winter months is available There is no requirement for weekend work other than optional gritting work during the winter No work- related paperwork to complete. All job sheets and timesheets are completed using mobile apps CV'S must include a full and dated employment history which is up to the present date. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and applications from all individuals will be considered. To apply for this role, please click the APPLY button below and attach your CV. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Landscape Construction, Garden Maintenance Team Leader, Ground Maintenance Operative, Joiner, Fencer, Grounds Maintenance, Maintenance, Garden Designer, Landscape Gardener, Grounds, Gardener, Grounds Maintenance, Team Leader, and Landscape may also be considered for this role.
An opportunity has become available to join our Clients team as a Landscape Gardener on a temp to perm basis. Our client is a well known Landscaping company based in Warwickshire around Shipston on stour. Due to an increase in work load our client is looking for the right individuals to join their ever growing team - The position is due to start a.s.a.p Joining the team as a Landscape Gardener your responsibilities will be, but not limited to: - The maintaining of clients gardens and sites - Tidying and upkeep of sites - Mowing, Strimming, weeding where required - Hedge strimming and cutting - Undertaking any maintenance work that is required Training will be given on how to use all basic equipment - some knowledge and experience would be preferable but not necessary. First week will involve being partnered up and after all training is completed you will be allocated a van and equipment for use. Uniform will be provided along with safety kits, you will have to however have your own safety shoes. Hours of work Monday to Friday 42.5 hours a week, Rota's will be given. This is the standard working week, but Part time hours could be considered. No Bank Holidays and no Weekends required to work. Pay - 11.50 per hour temp to perm - chance to go Perm after 3 months. Due to the location and nature of the work a full driving licence would be required. This will be interview basis also so a full CV will be required and availability for a face to face interview. If you are interested please apply with your CV or call (phone number removed) Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Seasonal
An opportunity has become available to join our Clients team as a Landscape Gardener on a temp to perm basis. Our client is a well known Landscaping company based in Warwickshire around Shipston on stour. Due to an increase in work load our client is looking for the right individuals to join their ever growing team - The position is due to start a.s.a.p Joining the team as a Landscape Gardener your responsibilities will be, but not limited to: - The maintaining of clients gardens and sites - Tidying and upkeep of sites - Mowing, Strimming, weeding where required - Hedge strimming and cutting - Undertaking any maintenance work that is required Training will be given on how to use all basic equipment - some knowledge and experience would be preferable but not necessary. First week will involve being partnered up and after all training is completed you will be allocated a van and equipment for use. Uniform will be provided along with safety kits, you will have to however have your own safety shoes. Hours of work Monday to Friday 42.5 hours a week, Rota's will be given. This is the standard working week, but Part time hours could be considered. No Bank Holidays and no Weekends required to work. Pay - 11.50 per hour temp to perm - chance to go Perm after 3 months. Due to the location and nature of the work a full driving licence would be required. This will be interview basis also so a full CV will be required and availability for a face to face interview. If you are interested please apply with your CV or call (phone number removed) Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
A P Broome Landscapes Limited
Falkirk, Stirlingshire
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: Falkirk Salary: £12 per hour Job Type: Full time, Permanent About us: A P Broome Landscapes Ltd is a thriving, well-established commercial grounds maintenance company headquartered in Preston, Lancashire. With over five decades of experience, we hold multi-million-pound contracts nationwide. Specialising in serving blue chip utilities. Position Summary: We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team based in the Rainham, Kent area and working in the South East Region. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the grounds surrounding hazardous installations, such as substations and gas terminals, for various prestigious clients across our extensive contract portfolio. Responsibilities: Work as part of a two-person operations team, closely supported by our dedicated contract teams. Ensure the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout all operations. Conduct routine grounds maintenance tasks, in accordance with company procedures and client requirements. Utilise your PA1 PA6 certifications, with a preference on knapsack spraying expertise to contribute to the effective management of maintenance. Apply your exceptional organisational and communication skills to coordinate tasks efficiently. Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Maintain a valid UK Driving licence for required travel. Essential Criteria: Experience and knowledge of strict H&S operations and its practical implications Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team NPTC PA1 & PA6 (preferably knapsack spraying) Full UK Driving Licence Desirable Criteria: PA2ar (quad bike spraying) Woodchipper Utility Arboriculture Qualifications SHEA Passports (SHEA Gas, Power or Water) Manual Handling certification First Aid certification Grounds Maintenance certifications Person (substations) Competent Person (substations) Benefits: A competitive salary, commensurate with your qualifications and experience Inclusion in the Government Pension Scheme 20 days of annual leave - some of which is taken for a full Christmas shut down. Provision of vehicle, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment PPE Access to an Employee Assistance Program, free confidential Health and wellbeing advise. Shopping discounts. If you are passionate about grounds maintenance and possess the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply . Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted personally. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Landscape Gardener, Landscape Operative, Experienced Groundworker, Landscape, Landscaper, Garden, Grounds, Ground Maintenance Operative, Garden Project Management, Grounds Worker, Grounds maintenance team members, may also be considered for this role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative Location: Falkirk Salary: £12 per hour Job Type: Full time, Permanent About us: A P Broome Landscapes Ltd is a thriving, well-established commercial grounds maintenance company headquartered in Preston, Lancashire. With over five decades of experience, we hold multi-million-pound contracts nationwide. Specialising in serving blue chip utilities. Position Summary: We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team based in the Rainham, Kent area and working in the South East Region. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the grounds surrounding hazardous installations, such as substations and gas terminals, for various prestigious clients across our extensive contract portfolio. Responsibilities: Work as part of a two-person operations team, closely supported by our dedicated contract teams. Ensure the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout all operations. Conduct routine grounds maintenance tasks, in accordance with company procedures and client requirements. Utilise your PA1 PA6 certifications, with a preference on knapsack spraying expertise to contribute to the effective management of maintenance. Apply your exceptional organisational and communication skills to coordinate tasks efficiently. Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Maintain a valid UK Driving licence for required travel. Essential Criteria: Experience and knowledge of strict H&S operations and its practical implications Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team NPTC PA1 & PA6 (preferably knapsack spraying) Full UK Driving Licence Desirable Criteria: PA2ar (quad bike spraying) Woodchipper Utility Arboriculture Qualifications SHEA Passports (SHEA Gas, Power or Water) Manual Handling certification First Aid certification Grounds Maintenance certifications Person (substations) Competent Person (substations) Benefits: A competitive salary, commensurate with your qualifications and experience Inclusion in the Government Pension Scheme 20 days of annual leave - some of which is taken for a full Christmas shut down. Provision of vehicle, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment PPE Access to an Employee Assistance Program, free confidential Health and wellbeing advise. Shopping discounts. If you are passionate about grounds maintenance and possess the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply . Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted personally. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Landscape Gardener, Landscape Operative, Experienced Groundworker, Landscape, Landscaper, Garden, Grounds, Ground Maintenance Operative, Garden Project Management, Grounds Worker, Grounds maintenance team members, may also be considered for this role.
Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Salary: 23,000 - 27,500 per annum, dependent on experience Are you an experienced and passionate gardener with a love for plants and horticultural knowledge? Uppingham School has an opportunity within our Gardens team. Join us to work on our large estate with diverse gardens, including an arboretum and 15 unique gardens designed by award-winning landscape architect Robert Myers. Our Gardens team strives for excellence, aiming to achieve National Trust standards and RHS quality. You will assist in maintaining, developing, and improving our extensive gardens, ensuring high-quality work that delights pupils, parents, visitors, staff, and the wider Uppingham community. Additionally, you'll play a key role in designing and planting floral displays for local competition Uppingham in Bloom, where we are proud holders of 8 gold medals. We are seeking a knowledgeable and committed gardener with experience in horticultural operations and expertise in basic horticultural techniques. Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team are essential. Training in modern machinery and techniques will be provided, as we continue to advance our standards and develop our gardens. A full driving license is essential. This full-time role entails 39 hours of work per week, year-round, with regular hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 3:30 pm on Fridays. In return, Uppingham offers a supportive and inclusive community that values its people. Our working environment reflects our commitment to warmth, compassion, and mutual support, and we offer an excellent range of benefits to our employees which can be viewed here. Join us in developing the beauty of Uppingham's gardens and contributing to a vibrant and thriving community. For further details on this role and to apply please click the apply button. Applications will be reviewed as and when submitted. Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview. You may also have experience in the following: Gardener, Landscaping, Gardening, Grounds Person, Horticulture, Trainee, Landscaper, Maintenance Gardener, Groundworker, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Salary: 23,000 - 27,500 per annum, dependent on experience Are you an experienced and passionate gardener with a love for plants and horticultural knowledge? Uppingham School has an opportunity within our Gardens team. Join us to work on our large estate with diverse gardens, including an arboretum and 15 unique gardens designed by award-winning landscape architect Robert Myers. Our Gardens team strives for excellence, aiming to achieve National Trust standards and RHS quality. You will assist in maintaining, developing, and improving our extensive gardens, ensuring high-quality work that delights pupils, parents, visitors, staff, and the wider Uppingham community. Additionally, you'll play a key role in designing and planting floral displays for local competition Uppingham in Bloom, where we are proud holders of 8 gold medals. We are seeking a knowledgeable and committed gardener with experience in horticultural operations and expertise in basic horticultural techniques. Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team are essential. Training in modern machinery and techniques will be provided, as we continue to advance our standards and develop our gardens. A full driving license is essential. This full-time role entails 39 hours of work per week, year-round, with regular hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 3:30 pm on Fridays. In return, Uppingham offers a supportive and inclusive community that values its people. Our working environment reflects our commitment to warmth, compassion, and mutual support, and we offer an excellent range of benefits to our employees which can be viewed here. Join us in developing the beauty of Uppingham's gardens and contributing to a vibrant and thriving community. For further details on this role and to apply please click the apply button. Applications will be reviewed as and when submitted. Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview. You may also have experience in the following: Gardener, Landscaping, Gardening, Grounds Person, Horticulture, Trainee, Landscaper, Maintenance Gardener, Groundworker, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Skilled Gardener Richmond Park, Surrey The Organisation The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year. We are now looking for a Skilled Gardener to join us at Richmond Park on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary of £30,072 per annum, depending on experience - 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years service - Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) - Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan - Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders - Learning and development opportunities - Cycle to work scheme - Offices in a beautiful location This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced and qualified horticulturist with sound plant knowledge to join our historic organisation. You ll have the chance to play a vital role in the conservation of one of London s most iconic green spaces, Richmond Park. From the spectacular Isabella Plantation with its extravaganza of bright azaleas to ancient woods bursting with life, every day offers an opportunity to experience the beauty of nature up close. What s more, we offer access to first-class training and development opportunities, making sure you can develop your skill set and career exactly as you ve been dreaming! So, if you re ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey, shaping the future of these cherished green spaces, we want to hear from you! The Role As a Skilled Gardener, you will care for, cultivate and maintain allocated areas of our gardens in Richmond Park. Contributing to the delivery of garden plans and programmes of work, you will conduct seasonal maintenance, planting, pruning, regeneration projects and habitat management. You will set and maintain high horticultural standards, embedding achievable, sustainable practices and promoting biodiversity in our parks. Additionally, you will: - Carry out specific projects as directed - Deliver excellent customer care - Adhere to current Health and Safety legislation and best practice - Offer guidance and training to the apprentices, individuals on work placements and volunteers About You To be considered as a Skilled Gardener, you will need: - Demonstrable practical horticultural experience - Good knowledge of horticultural plant and machinery operations - Good plant knowledge - particularly around shrubs, herbaceous and bulbous plants - Good knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace - A formal horticultural qualification e.g. NVQ Level 2 (amenity horticulture) or RHS, or equivalent experience Other organisations may call this role Gardener, Groundskeeper, Grounds Person, Horticultural Technician, Horticulture Operative, or Horticulturalist. We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an Accessibility Tools button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Skilled Gardener, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Skilled Gardener Richmond Park, Surrey The Organisation The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year. We are now looking for a Skilled Gardener to join us at Richmond Park on a full-time, permanent basis. The Benefits - Salary of £30,072 per annum, depending on experience - 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years service - Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) - Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan - Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders - Learning and development opportunities - Cycle to work scheme - Offices in a beautiful location This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced and qualified horticulturist with sound plant knowledge to join our historic organisation. You ll have the chance to play a vital role in the conservation of one of London s most iconic green spaces, Richmond Park. From the spectacular Isabella Plantation with its extravaganza of bright azaleas to ancient woods bursting with life, every day offers an opportunity to experience the beauty of nature up close. What s more, we offer access to first-class training and development opportunities, making sure you can develop your skill set and career exactly as you ve been dreaming! So, if you re ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey, shaping the future of these cherished green spaces, we want to hear from you! The Role As a Skilled Gardener, you will care for, cultivate and maintain allocated areas of our gardens in Richmond Park. Contributing to the delivery of garden plans and programmes of work, you will conduct seasonal maintenance, planting, pruning, regeneration projects and habitat management. You will set and maintain high horticultural standards, embedding achievable, sustainable practices and promoting biodiversity in our parks. Additionally, you will: - Carry out specific projects as directed - Deliver excellent customer care - Adhere to current Health and Safety legislation and best practice - Offer guidance and training to the apprentices, individuals on work placements and volunteers About You To be considered as a Skilled Gardener, you will need: - Demonstrable practical horticultural experience - Good knowledge of horticultural plant and machinery operations - Good plant knowledge - particularly around shrubs, herbaceous and bulbous plants - Good knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace - A formal horticultural qualification e.g. NVQ Level 2 (amenity horticulture) or RHS, or equivalent experience Other organisations may call this role Gardener, Groundskeeper, Grounds Person, Horticultural Technician, Horticulture Operative, or Horticulturalist. We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an Accessibility Tools button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch. The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Skilled Gardener, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Scheme / Residential Housing Manager We are working with a charity that provides housing solutions to the elderly and they are looking for someone to manage a small site in East London. It provides accommodation to 18 residents (all elderly) and this role supports residents and manages the site. It s a one-year contract, with the potential to extend, and you ll be required 27.5 hours per week (working 5.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday). On a day-to-day basis you ll be involved with: Assisting residents with queries Completing daily welfare resident checks Ensuring the site is safe and meets H&S standards Managing contractors for repairs and improvements Ensuring ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the site e.g. coordinating window cleaners, gardeners etc. Organising events and activities for residents from day trips to community involvement. To be successful in this position you ll need to be someone who enjoys assisting others, the style of person residents will naturally want to engage with and feel comfortable coming to with queries, have experience in a similar role and be able to manage facilities and Health and Safety. This contract offers a maximum annual salary of £27,000 pa as well as excellent benefits which include 30 days annual leave., You will be required on-site every day, remote or hybrid working is not offered. Please note an Enhanced DBS/Criminal Record Check will be required/completed. If this role is of interest please submit your CV. Please note we consider every application but we are only able to get back to those applications that are successful.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Scheme / Residential Housing Manager We are working with a charity that provides housing solutions to the elderly and they are looking for someone to manage a small site in East London. It provides accommodation to 18 residents (all elderly) and this role supports residents and manages the site. It s a one-year contract, with the potential to extend, and you ll be required 27.5 hours per week (working 5.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday). On a day-to-day basis you ll be involved with: Assisting residents with queries Completing daily welfare resident checks Ensuring the site is safe and meets H&S standards Managing contractors for repairs and improvements Ensuring ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the site e.g. coordinating window cleaners, gardeners etc. Organising events and activities for residents from day trips to community involvement. To be successful in this position you ll need to be someone who enjoys assisting others, the style of person residents will naturally want to engage with and feel comfortable coming to with queries, have experience in a similar role and be able to manage facilities and Health and Safety. This contract offers a maximum annual salary of £27,000 pa as well as excellent benefits which include 30 days annual leave., You will be required on-site every day, remote or hybrid working is not offered. Please note an Enhanced DBS/Criminal Record Check will be required/completed. If this role is of interest please submit your CV. Please note we consider every application but we are only able to get back to those applications that are successful.
Summary Dyrham Park is a historic 500-year-old deer park, house and formal gardens all within the 273 acre site. The parkland is a mosaic of woodland, grasslands, veteran trees, avenues, deer, wildlife habitat, archaeology, ponds and a well-loved café in the heart of the parkland. You will lead the ranger team to deliver great nature conservation in the parkland, promoting the parkland for the benefit of nature, public access and representing the history of Dyrham Park. You will be an advocate for public engagement, sharing your skills and knowledge with staff and volunteers and being part of a wider garden and parkland team where you will work with gardeners, park deer manager, facilities team and visitor experience officers for the day-to-day operation of the parkland. You will be an advocate for great countryside management and engage with consultants, stakeholders, staff and volunteers to ensure effective communication of the management of the parkland and highlight impact of operational activities and risk management. This role is a maternity cover role for 4-day per week. This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than . The role includes weekend working on a rota (one in five weekends) as part of a larger outdoor team with rangers, gardeners and a wildlife manager. Interviews will be held 2nd May 2024. What it's like to work here We have a small park team with a well establish team of great volunteers. Our team sits within a large portfolio with lots of collaborative working and support. The role reports to the Garden & Outdoors Manager for Bath Portfolio. Please read the supporting documents for the role. What you'll be doing As the Area Ranger you will manage a small team of Rangers working at Dyrham Park following the lead from the Property's Business Plan. You will build and manage an effective and flexible work programme for you and your team. You will support your fellow rangers in undertaking engagement and conservation work, contributing towards Countryside Stewardship targets. You will play the key role in maintaining excellent standards of presentation and property maintenance, successfully achieving Conservation Performance Indicator targets. You will build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, contractors, tenants and neighbouring land managers. You'll also be responsible for helping with excellent communication of our conservation work to a wide range of audiences, both new and existing, through events, guided walks and engagement with local communities. You will appreciate the need for our countryside sites to bring in income, so your business ideas will play an important part in the team's success. Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert. Who we're looking for We are looking for a motivated individual with experience in: practical experience and knowledge of countryside management. hands on experience in a public site. countryside Management qualification or equivalent experience. knowledge of health and safety requirements within an estate setting. experience with working with volunteers, staff and contractors with the ability to form strong relationships and motivate others. good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write management plans, work schedules and engage with Stakeholders. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Summary Dyrham Park is a historic 500-year-old deer park, house and formal gardens all within the 273 acre site. The parkland is a mosaic of woodland, grasslands, veteran trees, avenues, deer, wildlife habitat, archaeology, ponds and a well-loved café in the heart of the parkland. You will lead the ranger team to deliver great nature conservation in the parkland, promoting the parkland for the benefit of nature, public access and representing the history of Dyrham Park. You will be an advocate for public engagement, sharing your skills and knowledge with staff and volunteers and being part of a wider garden and parkland team where you will work with gardeners, park deer manager, facilities team and visitor experience officers for the day-to-day operation of the parkland. You will be an advocate for great countryside management and engage with consultants, stakeholders, staff and volunteers to ensure effective communication of the management of the parkland and highlight impact of operational activities and risk management. This role is a maternity cover role for 4-day per week. This is a fixed term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than . The role includes weekend working on a rota (one in five weekends) as part of a larger outdoor team with rangers, gardeners and a wildlife manager. Interviews will be held 2nd May 2024. What it's like to work here We have a small park team with a well establish team of great volunteers. Our team sits within a large portfolio with lots of collaborative working and support. The role reports to the Garden & Outdoors Manager for Bath Portfolio. Please read the supporting documents for the role. What you'll be doing As the Area Ranger you will manage a small team of Rangers working at Dyrham Park following the lead from the Property's Business Plan. You will build and manage an effective and flexible work programme for you and your team. You will support your fellow rangers in undertaking engagement and conservation work, contributing towards Countryside Stewardship targets. You will play the key role in maintaining excellent standards of presentation and property maintenance, successfully achieving Conservation Performance Indicator targets. You will build and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues, contractors, tenants and neighbouring land managers. You'll also be responsible for helping with excellent communication of our conservation work to a wide range of audiences, both new and existing, through events, guided walks and engagement with local communities. You will appreciate the need for our countryside sites to bring in income, so your business ideas will play an important part in the team's success. Please also read the full role profile attached to this advert. Who we're looking for We are looking for a motivated individual with experience in: practical experience and knowledge of countryside management. hands on experience in a public site. countryside Management qualification or equivalent experience. knowledge of health and safety requirements within an estate setting. experience with working with volunteers, staff and contractors with the ability to form strong relationships and motivate others. good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write management plans, work schedules and engage with Stakeholders. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Proactive Personnel have an exciting opportunity within the Warrington area, we are currently looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative. Your main duties will include: - Perform landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and edging lawns - Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and trees in gardens and other outdoor areas - Use hand tools and power tools to complete various groundskeeping tasks - Dig trenches for irrigation systems or other landscaping projects - Drive company van to sites around the North West Relevant Experience: - Previous experience in grounds maintenance or a related field is preferred - Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques and equipment operation - Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions - Physical stamina to perform manual labour tasks in various weather conditions To be considered for the role please send CV
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Proactive Personnel have an exciting opportunity within the Warrington area, we are currently looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative. Your main duties will include: - Perform landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and edging lawns - Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and trees in gardens and other outdoor areas - Use hand tools and power tools to complete various groundskeeping tasks - Dig trenches for irrigation systems or other landscaping projects - Drive company van to sites around the North West Relevant Experience: - Previous experience in grounds maintenance or a related field is preferred - Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques and equipment operation - Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions - Physical stamina to perform manual labour tasks in various weather conditions To be considered for the role please send CV
Clarion Housing Group Limited
Tower Hamlets, London
Salary: £24,856 per annum pro rata Location: London across multiple sites - Islington / Havering / Bow Hours: 40 per week Contract Type: Apprenticeship (24 month Fixed Term Contract including assessment period) Are you looking to learn and develop your skills? Clarion are offering you the opportunity to gain experience and skills in Horticulture within our Estates Services division! We are recruiting for multiple Apprentice Gardeners across London. Working alongside an experienced mentor, we'll support you to study and gain a Horticulture Level 2 qualification through a formal college course aligned to your role. You'll gain experience in Estate Services by working with your mentor and colleagues to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security on our estates; deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance/Gardening services to residents of Clarion Housing Group, to improve the environment. We'll look to you to provide professional Gardening services at a portfolio of properties. These include small, medium and large estates with grassed and shrubbed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges and areas of hardstanding. Working to high standards you'll ensure that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit You'll need to be customer focussed as you'll act as a point of contact ensuring there is good communication with all teams and departments, reporting any apparent breaches such as anti-social behaviour and abandoned vehicles. You'll need strong communications skills and must be able to use a hand held computer device such as a smart phone/tablet. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'. A full clean driving licence is preferred but not essential. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Salary: £24,856 per annum pro rata Location: London across multiple sites - Islington / Havering / Bow Hours: 40 per week Contract Type: Apprenticeship (24 month Fixed Term Contract including assessment period) Are you looking to learn and develop your skills? Clarion are offering you the opportunity to gain experience and skills in Horticulture within our Estates Services division! We are recruiting for multiple Apprentice Gardeners across London. Working alongside an experienced mentor, we'll support you to study and gain a Horticulture Level 2 qualification through a formal college course aligned to your role. You'll gain experience in Estate Services by working with your mentor and colleagues to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security on our estates; deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance/Gardening services to residents of Clarion Housing Group, to improve the environment. We'll look to you to provide professional Gardening services at a portfolio of properties. These include small, medium and large estates with grassed and shrubbed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges and areas of hardstanding. Working to high standards you'll ensure that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit You'll need to be customer focussed as you'll act as a point of contact ensuring there is good communication with all teams and departments, reporting any apparent breaches such as anti-social behaviour and abandoned vehicles. You'll need strong communications skills and must be able to use a hand held computer device such as a smart phone/tablet. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'. A full clean driving licence is preferred but not essential. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Job Title: Gardener Location: Bromley, Greater London Salary: £14.60 per hour Job Type: Permanent - Full Time About Morden College: Our most valuable resource are the people within Morden College; they provide the supportive, caring, and inclusive environment both for colleagues and for our Residents. Our culture encourages and supports creativity, celebrates our differences and the similarities that draw us together as a community and promote the highest standards of individual behaviour and accountability in everything we do. Morden College is a charity that is dedicated to enabling a life-lived independence for the older people they provide homes for, through life, as they grow older. Morden College has enriched the lives of its residents as well as their families, over the last 300 years. The Charity's core purpose is to provide older people who are in need with a home for life within its beautiful grounds, with amazing facilities and surrounded by its caring people, who work tirelessly to provide the highest quality of care. Job Summary/Purpose: Assisting the Gardens Manager in ensuring that Morden College gardens and grounds at Ralph Perring Court in Beckenham and at Blackheath are maintained as safe and appealing external spaces and to promote resident wellbeing by supporting hands on gardening activities. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Mowing, using all types of mowers, including ride-on mowers. Edging, trimming and maintaining lawns. Scarifying and spiking of lawns. Maintenance of fine turf areas including sports areas (including hammers and putting). Application of lawn fertilisers, use of hosepipes and sprinklers, watering of pots and urns. Planting and maintaining seasonal bedding, planting and maintaining shrubs and trees, pruning of fruit trees and shrubs, propagation of hard wood cuttings and potting up. Rose pruning and application of rose fertilisers, removing epicormic shoots from trees. Leaf clearing, using leaf blowers or rakes/brooms, make and apply compost. Application of rock salt or other specified materials and clearing snow and ice from pathways and roadways. The mixing and application of chemical sprays. Hedge trimming using both manual and power assisted equipment, single/double digging of areas both manually and using a rotavator. Carrying out soft landscaping. Carrying out basic brick edging, laying of slabs and timber and metal edging. Labelling and sign writing. Cleaning and maintaining horticultural machinery and hand tools, tidying up Grounds Department sheds, storage and compost areas, loading and unloading of skips, containers or other delivery vehicles, maintaining garden furniture and garden features, including, cleaning and the application of preservatives. The Candidate: C&G Stage 2 Amenity Horticulture Or RHS Certificate Horticulture Level 2 Practical and Theory Or NVQ Level 3 Amenity Horticulture A minimum of 3 years practical experience in horticulture Chain saw certificate Mixing and use of chemicals certificate Spraying certificate H&S certificate Horticulture Grounds maintenance Use of Machinery Soft landscaping Garden Planning Forward Planning skills Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Groundskeeper, Groundsman, Grounds person, Groundswoman, Grounds Keeper, Gardener, Head Gardener, Garden Maintenance Team Leader, Ground Maintenance, Operative Gardener, Experienced Gardener, Garden Designer, Landscape Gardener, Grounds, Gardener, Garden Maintenance Landscaper may also be considered for this role.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Gardener Location: Bromley, Greater London Salary: £14.60 per hour Job Type: Permanent - Full Time About Morden College: Our most valuable resource are the people within Morden College; they provide the supportive, caring, and inclusive environment both for colleagues and for our Residents. Our culture encourages and supports creativity, celebrates our differences and the similarities that draw us together as a community and promote the highest standards of individual behaviour and accountability in everything we do. Morden College is a charity that is dedicated to enabling a life-lived independence for the older people they provide homes for, through life, as they grow older. Morden College has enriched the lives of its residents as well as their families, over the last 300 years. The Charity's core purpose is to provide older people who are in need with a home for life within its beautiful grounds, with amazing facilities and surrounded by its caring people, who work tirelessly to provide the highest quality of care. Job Summary/Purpose: Assisting the Gardens Manager in ensuring that Morden College gardens and grounds at Ralph Perring Court in Beckenham and at Blackheath are maintained as safe and appealing external spaces and to promote resident wellbeing by supporting hands on gardening activities. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Mowing, using all types of mowers, including ride-on mowers. Edging, trimming and maintaining lawns. Scarifying and spiking of lawns. Maintenance of fine turf areas including sports areas (including hammers and putting). Application of lawn fertilisers, use of hosepipes and sprinklers, watering of pots and urns. Planting and maintaining seasonal bedding, planting and maintaining shrubs and trees, pruning of fruit trees and shrubs, propagation of hard wood cuttings and potting up. Rose pruning and application of rose fertilisers, removing epicormic shoots from trees. Leaf clearing, using leaf blowers or rakes/brooms, make and apply compost. Application of rock salt or other specified materials and clearing snow and ice from pathways and roadways. The mixing and application of chemical sprays. Hedge trimming using both manual and power assisted equipment, single/double digging of areas both manually and using a rotavator. Carrying out soft landscaping. Carrying out basic brick edging, laying of slabs and timber and metal edging. Labelling and sign writing. Cleaning and maintaining horticultural machinery and hand tools, tidying up Grounds Department sheds, storage and compost areas, loading and unloading of skips, containers or other delivery vehicles, maintaining garden furniture and garden features, including, cleaning and the application of preservatives. The Candidate: C&G Stage 2 Amenity Horticulture Or RHS Certificate Horticulture Level 2 Practical and Theory Or NVQ Level 3 Amenity Horticulture A minimum of 3 years practical experience in horticulture Chain saw certificate Mixing and use of chemicals certificate Spraying certificate H&S certificate Horticulture Grounds maintenance Use of Machinery Soft landscaping Garden Planning Forward Planning skills Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Groundskeeper, Groundsman, Grounds person, Groundswoman, Grounds Keeper, Gardener, Head Gardener, Garden Maintenance Team Leader, Ground Maintenance, Operative Gardener, Experienced Gardener, Garden Designer, Landscape Gardener, Grounds, Gardener, Garden Maintenance Landscaper may also be considered for this role.
LPS are a well-established nationwide fundraising company with a multitude of charity partners in our portfolio including local hospices and national charities. We are looking for the right person to join our dedicated team of door to door fundraisers. We have fundraisers who have come from all different backgrounds, from gardeners to company CEO's click apply for full job details
Apr 16, 2024
Contractor
LPS are a well-established nationwide fundraising company with a multitude of charity partners in our portfolio including local hospices and national charities. We are looking for the right person to join our dedicated team of door to door fundraisers. We have fundraisers who have come from all different backgrounds, from gardeners to company CEO's click apply for full job details
Garden Maintenance Foreperson Our Client is a fast growing and well-respected garden design, landscaping and maintenance company operating across London. We are looking for experienced full-time gardeners to join our busy and innovative team, responsible for planting and maintaining premium and innovative domestic and commercial projects across London. This exciting role requires team players who show initiative and work independently; they will report directly to the office. The successful candidate must hold a full driving licence and have experience driving vans. They will need to be self-motivated with good horticultural knowledge and be passionate about gardening with a desire to develop. Role: Work as part of a soft landscaping team to plant and maintain prestigious, premium gardens and commercial sites across London Ability to work efficiently and effectively manage a busy and flexible schedule Deliver great customer services, able to build client relationships and respond calmly and politely to any queries Be proactive in ensuring the gardens are of the highest quality at all times. Highlight and communicate any problems or developments to GM Manager. Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required. Daily completion of electronic job sheets highlighting next steps for future jobs. Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools. Oversee and carry out general garden maintenance including mowing, planting annuals and bulbs, pruning at the correct time, lawn care and overall garden development. Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed. You will need: Excellent horticultural knowledge with at least 3-4 years + experience in the industry to include: pruning, pest & disease control, planting, irrigation, lawn care, using a wide variety of horticultural machinery. A desire and passion to continually learn and develop A drive to deliver/create/nurture high standard gardens Knowledge of seasonal variations. Good organisation and time management. Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, operations team and designers. Right to live and work in the UK Full clean UK driving license, with experience of driving vans. Recognized horticultural qualification, or a high level of horticultural experience/knowledge.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Garden Maintenance Foreperson Our Client is a fast growing and well-respected garden design, landscaping and maintenance company operating across London. We are looking for experienced full-time gardeners to join our busy and innovative team, responsible for planting and maintaining premium and innovative domestic and commercial projects across London. This exciting role requires team players who show initiative and work independently; they will report directly to the office. The successful candidate must hold a full driving licence and have experience driving vans. They will need to be self-motivated with good horticultural knowledge and be passionate about gardening with a desire to develop. Role: Work as part of a soft landscaping team to plant and maintain prestigious, premium gardens and commercial sites across London Ability to work efficiently and effectively manage a busy and flexible schedule Deliver great customer services, able to build client relationships and respond calmly and politely to any queries Be proactive in ensuring the gardens are of the highest quality at all times. Highlight and communicate any problems or developments to GM Manager. Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required. Daily completion of electronic job sheets highlighting next steps for future jobs. Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools. Oversee and carry out general garden maintenance including mowing, planting annuals and bulbs, pruning at the correct time, lawn care and overall garden development. Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed. You will need: Excellent horticultural knowledge with at least 3-4 years + experience in the industry to include: pruning, pest & disease control, planting, irrigation, lawn care, using a wide variety of horticultural machinery. A desire and passion to continually learn and develop A drive to deliver/create/nurture high standard gardens Knowledge of seasonal variations. Good organisation and time management. Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, operations team and designers. Right to live and work in the UK Full clean UK driving license, with experience of driving vans. Recognized horticultural qualification, or a high level of horticultural experience/knowledge.
Salary: 26,208 - 29,108 per annum Location: London - Bow / Islington / Rainham Hours: 40 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent We're recruiting for multiple Gardeners across North London to provide professional gardening services throughout Clarion's sites. You'll be performing generic and routine maintenance at a portfolio of properties including large estates with grassed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges, and patio areas, as appropriate. Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving license. We are looking for you to have all or some of the following skills;- Good knowledge of a wide range of plants and understanding of their growing requirements including experience of soft & hard landscaping or willingness to learn Good interpersonal skills & ability to communicate well with residents and the public To deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance / Gardening service/s to residents of Clarion Housing Group to improve the environment. To carry out seasonal maintenance programmes to quality horticultural standards. To be aware of Health and Safety and best practice when using equipment in the delivery of high quality services. To carry out other related duties and responsibilities required by post / employer Growing Concern (GC). The ideal applicant will have the following - Horticultural qualification or relevant experience Good attention to detail Enthusiasm to work in all conditions and weather supporting your colleagues. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile lease visit our website or click 'apply'. Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving license as you will be provided with a company van for work use only. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Salary: 26,208 - 29,108 per annum Location: London - Bow / Islington / Rainham Hours: 40 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent We're recruiting for multiple Gardeners across North London to provide professional gardening services throughout Clarion's sites. You'll be performing generic and routine maintenance at a portfolio of properties including large estates with grassed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges, and patio areas, as appropriate. Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving license. We are looking for you to have all or some of the following skills;- Good knowledge of a wide range of plants and understanding of their growing requirements including experience of soft & hard landscaping or willingness to learn Good interpersonal skills & ability to communicate well with residents and the public To deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance / Gardening service/s to residents of Clarion Housing Group to improve the environment. To carry out seasonal maintenance programmes to quality horticultural standards. To be aware of Health and Safety and best practice when using equipment in the delivery of high quality services. To carry out other related duties and responsibilities required by post / employer Growing Concern (GC). The ideal applicant will have the following - Horticultural qualification or relevant experience Good attention to detail Enthusiasm to work in all conditions and weather supporting your colleagues. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile lease visit our website or click 'apply'. Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. Applicants must hold a full valid manual UK driving license as you will be provided with a company van for work use only. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Gardener/Handyperson Rochdale, Greater Manchester Full Time £14.00 per hour Our client is a world class, market leader in the manufacture of automatic combustion equipment. They are seeking a Gardener/Handyperson to join its rapidly expanding firm, which exports to over 40 countries worldwide and serves a broad range of blue chip customers. Our client is based in Rochdale nestled in 7 acres of land and requires regular garden maintenance. If you enjoy working on a wide range of activities and want to work in a thriving and forward thinking business then this is the role for you! What will your role look like? Strimming and mowing grassed areas Ensuring the grounds are free from litter and kept regularly swept. Pruning bushes and trees Jet washing Gritting in the icy months In house maintenance, basic plumbing blockages etc Painting General upkeep of the building What can you expect in return? 22 days holiday rising to a potential 30 based on appropriate years of service 6% pension contribution What s next? It s easy! Click APPLY now! We can t wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Gardener/Handyperson Rochdale, Greater Manchester Full Time £14.00 per hour Our client is a world class, market leader in the manufacture of automatic combustion equipment. They are seeking a Gardener/Handyperson to join its rapidly expanding firm, which exports to over 40 countries worldwide and serves a broad range of blue chip customers. Our client is based in Rochdale nestled in 7 acres of land and requires regular garden maintenance. If you enjoy working on a wide range of activities and want to work in a thriving and forward thinking business then this is the role for you! What will your role look like? Strimming and mowing grassed areas Ensuring the grounds are free from litter and kept regularly swept. Pruning bushes and trees Jet washing Gritting in the icy months In house maintenance, basic plumbing blockages etc Painting General upkeep of the building What can you expect in return? 22 days holiday rising to a potential 30 based on appropriate years of service 6% pension contribution What s next? It s easy! Click APPLY now! We can t wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.
Salary: 24,856 per annum pro rata Location: London across multiple sites - Islington / Havering / Bow Hours: 40 per week Contract Type: Apprenticeship (24 month Fixed Term Contract including assessment period) Are you looking to learn and develop your skills? Clarion are offering you the opportunity to gain experience and skills in Horticulture within our Estates Services division! We are recruiting for multiple Apprentice Gardeners across London. Working alongside an experienced mentor, we'll support you to study and gain a Horticulture Level 2 qualification through a formal college course aligned to your role. You'll gain experience in Estate Services by working with your mentor and colleagues to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security on our estates; deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance/Gardening services to residents of Clarion Housing Group, to improve the environment. We'll look to you to provide professional Gardening services at a portfolio of properties. These include small, medium and large estates with grassed and shrubbed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges and areas of hardstanding. Working to high standards you'll ensure that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit You'll need to be customer focussed as you'll act as a point of contact ensuring there is good communication with all teams and departments, reporting any apparent breaches such as anti-social behaviour and abandoned vehicles. You'll need strong communications skills and must be able to use a hand held computer device such as a smart phone/tablet. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'. A full clean driving licence is preferred but not essential. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Salary: 24,856 per annum pro rata Location: London across multiple sites - Islington / Havering / Bow Hours: 40 per week Contract Type: Apprenticeship (24 month Fixed Term Contract including assessment period) Are you looking to learn and develop your skills? Clarion are offering you the opportunity to gain experience and skills in Horticulture within our Estates Services division! We are recruiting for multiple Apprentice Gardeners across London. Working alongside an experienced mentor, we'll support you to study and gain a Horticulture Level 2 qualification through a formal college course aligned to your role. You'll gain experience in Estate Services by working with your mentor and colleagues to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security on our estates; deliver seamless quality Grounds Maintenance/Gardening services to residents of Clarion Housing Group, to improve the environment. We'll look to you to provide professional Gardening services at a portfolio of properties. These include small, medium and large estates with grassed and shrubbed areas, flower gardens, plants & hedges and areas of hardstanding. Working to high standards you'll ensure that our blocks are kept clean and left hazard free at each visit You'll need to be customer focussed as you'll act as a point of contact ensuring there is good communication with all teams and departments, reporting any apparent breaches such as anti-social behaviour and abandoned vehicles. You'll need strong communications skills and must be able to use a hand held computer device such as a smart phone/tablet. What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. Closing Date: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'. A full clean driving licence is preferred but not essential. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. About Clarion Housing Group Clarion Housing Group is the country's largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities. Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online. Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
Job Title: Gardener Location: Bromley, Greater London Salary: £14.60 per hour Job Type: Permanent - Full Time About Morden College: Our most valuable resource are the people within Morden College; they provide the supportive, caring, and inclusive environment both for colleagues and for our Residents. Our culture encourages and supports creativity, celebrates our differences and the similarities that draw us together as a community and promote the highest standards of individual behaviour and accountability in everything we do. Morden College is a charity that is dedicated to enabling a life-lived independence for the older people they provide homes for, through life, as they grow older. Morden College has enriched the lives of its residents as well as their families, over the last 300 years. The Charity's core purpose is to provide older people who are in need with a home for life within its beautiful grounds, with amazing facilities and surrounded by its caring people, who work tirelessly to provide the highest quality of care. Job Summary/Purpose: Assisting the Gardens Manager in ensuring that Morden College gardens and grounds at Ralph Perring Court in Beckenham and at Blackheath are maintained as safe and appealing external spaces and to promote resident wellbeing by supporting hands on gardening activities. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Mowing, using all types of mowers, including ride-on mowers. Edging, trimming and maintaining lawns. Scarifying and spiking of lawns. Maintenance of fine turf areas including sports areas (including hammers and putting). Application of lawn fertilisers, use of hosepipes and sprinklers, watering of pots and urns. Planting and maintaining seasonal bedding, planting and maintaining shrubs and trees, pruning of fruit trees and shrubs, propagation of hard wood cuttings and potting up. Rose pruning and application of rose fertilisers, removing epicormic shoots from trees. Leaf clearing, using leaf blowers or rakes/brooms, make and apply compost. Application of rock salt or other specified materials and clearing snow and ice from pathways and roadways. The mixing and application of chemical sprays. Hedge trimming using both manual and power assisted equipment, single/double digging of areas both manually and using a rotavator. Carrying out soft landscaping. Carrying out basic brick edging, laying of slabs and timber and metal edging. Labelling and sign writing. Cleaning and maintaining horticultural machinery and hand tools, tidying up Grounds Department sheds, storage and compost areas, loading and unloading of skips, containers or other delivery vehicles, maintaining garden furniture and garden features, including, cleaning and the application of preservatives. The Candidate: C&G Stage 2 Amenity Horticulture Or RHS Certificate Horticulture Level 2 Practical and Theory Or NVQ Level 3 Amenity Horticulture A minimum of 3 years practical experience in horticulture Chain saw certificate Mixing and use of chemicals certificate Spraying certificate H&S certificate Horticulture Grounds maintenance Use of Machinery Soft landscaping Garden Planning Forward Planning skills Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Groundskeeper, Groundsman, Grounds person, Groundswoman, Grounds Keeper, Gardener, Head Gardener, Garden Maintenance Team Leader, Ground Maintenance, Operative Gardener, Experienced Gardener, Garden Designer, Landscape Gardener, Grounds, Gardener, Garden Maintenance Landscaper may also be considered for this role.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Gardener Location: Bromley, Greater London Salary: £14.60 per hour Job Type: Permanent - Full Time About Morden College: Our most valuable resource are the people within Morden College; they provide the supportive, caring, and inclusive environment both for colleagues and for our Residents. Our culture encourages and supports creativity, celebrates our differences and the similarities that draw us together as a community and promote the highest standards of individual behaviour and accountability in everything we do. Morden College is a charity that is dedicated to enabling a life-lived independence for the older people they provide homes for, through life, as they grow older. Morden College has enriched the lives of its residents as well as their families, over the last 300 years. The Charity's core purpose is to provide older people who are in need with a home for life within its beautiful grounds, with amazing facilities and surrounded by its caring people, who work tirelessly to provide the highest quality of care. Job Summary/Purpose: Assisting the Gardens Manager in ensuring that Morden College gardens and grounds at Ralph Perring Court in Beckenham and at Blackheath are maintained as safe and appealing external spaces and to promote resident wellbeing by supporting hands on gardening activities. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Mowing, using all types of mowers, including ride-on mowers. Edging, trimming and maintaining lawns. Scarifying and spiking of lawns. Maintenance of fine turf areas including sports areas (including hammers and putting). Application of lawn fertilisers, use of hosepipes and sprinklers, watering of pots and urns. Planting and maintaining seasonal bedding, planting and maintaining shrubs and trees, pruning of fruit trees and shrubs, propagation of hard wood cuttings and potting up. Rose pruning and application of rose fertilisers, removing epicormic shoots from trees. Leaf clearing, using leaf blowers or rakes/brooms, make and apply compost. Application of rock salt or other specified materials and clearing snow and ice from pathways and roadways. The mixing and application of chemical sprays. Hedge trimming using both manual and power assisted equipment, single/double digging of areas both manually and using a rotavator. Carrying out soft landscaping. Carrying out basic brick edging, laying of slabs and timber and metal edging. Labelling and sign writing. Cleaning and maintaining horticultural machinery and hand tools, tidying up Grounds Department sheds, storage and compost areas, loading and unloading of skips, containers or other delivery vehicles, maintaining garden furniture and garden features, including, cleaning and the application of preservatives. The Candidate: C&G Stage 2 Amenity Horticulture Or RHS Certificate Horticulture Level 2 Practical and Theory Or NVQ Level 3 Amenity Horticulture A minimum of 3 years practical experience in horticulture Chain saw certificate Mixing and use of chemicals certificate Spraying certificate H&S certificate Horticulture Grounds maintenance Use of Machinery Soft landscaping Garden Planning Forward Planning skills Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Groundskeeper, Groundsman, Grounds person, Groundswoman, Grounds Keeper, Gardener, Head Gardener, Garden Maintenance Team Leader, Ground Maintenance, Operative Gardener, Experienced Gardener, Garden Designer, Landscape Gardener, Grounds, Gardener, Garden Maintenance Landscaper may also be considered for this role.
Monday to Friday, 7am till 3:15pm Location Newham Hourly rate - £15ph via umbrella Starting - ASAP Duration - On-going temporary contract. To carry out a range of cleansing and grounds maintenance activities in parks and green spaces, highways, allotments and housing estates, to meet agreed performance standards and timescales. To drive a Council vehicle up to 7.5t GVM and/or operate ride-on groundcare machinery in accordance with the Council s Fleet Management Policies and Procedures and in compliance with all legal requirements To work in compliance with the Council s policies, standards and procedures relating to Health and Safety, HR, Equality and Diversity, Customer Care etc. To assist in identifying and implementing improvements to the way the service is delivered in order to ensure continuous improvement in efficiency and service standards in line with the Council s wider corporate objectives. Full UK driving licence recent use of Grounds Maintenance power tools Use of ride on mowing vehicles PA1 & PA6 licence Plant Identification Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4RS is an equal opportunities employer.
Apr 16, 2024
Seasonal
Monday to Friday, 7am till 3:15pm Location Newham Hourly rate - £15ph via umbrella Starting - ASAP Duration - On-going temporary contract. To carry out a range of cleansing and grounds maintenance activities in parks and green spaces, highways, allotments and housing estates, to meet agreed performance standards and timescales. To drive a Council vehicle up to 7.5t GVM and/or operate ride-on groundcare machinery in accordance with the Council s Fleet Management Policies and Procedures and in compliance with all legal requirements To work in compliance with the Council s policies, standards and procedures relating to Health and Safety, HR, Equality and Diversity, Customer Care etc. To assist in identifying and implementing improvements to the way the service is delivered in order to ensure continuous improvement in efficiency and service standards in line with the Council s wider corporate objectives. Full UK driving licence recent use of Grounds Maintenance power tools Use of ride on mowing vehicles PA1 & PA6 licence Plant Identification Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4RS is an equal opportunities employer.
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Gardener at a Barchester care home, youll help create the kind of stimulating environment that enables us to deliver quality, person-centred care. By maintaining our grounds to the highest standards, youll ensure our home always makes a great first impression, and that our outside areas can be fully enjoyed by residents looking for some fresh air or a change of scenery. Your role as a Gardener will involve looking after our equipment and structures like fencing, keeping our grounds safe and tidy (including clearing any snow and ice in the winter), and planting a range of flowers, shrubs and trees. Once a year, youll be able to showcase your talents in our fiercely-contested Barchester in Bloom competition. ABOUT YOU If you have a passion for the great outdoors, you could be perfect for the role of Gardener at Barchester. One of your key priorities will be making sure your work fits around the needs of our residents, so a patient and empathetic approach is key. As well as general gardening experience, well also need to see a good understanding of health and safety and the ability to use garden treatment chemicals in line with COSHH regulations. Trustworthy and professional with a can-do approach, youre a great team player who will take a genuine interest in the lives and wellbeing of our residents. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and developmentAutomatic enrolment into our profit share schemeA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If youd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Gardener at a Barchester care home, youll help create the kind of stimulating environment that enables us to deliver quality, person-centred care. By maintaining our grounds to the highest standards, youll ensure our home always makes a great first impression, and that our outside areas can be fully enjoyed by residents looking for some fresh air or a change of scenery. Your role as a Gardener will involve looking after our equipment and structures like fencing, keeping our grounds safe and tidy (including clearing any snow and ice in the winter), and planting a range of flowers, shrubs and trees. Once a year, youll be able to showcase your talents in our fiercely-contested Barchester in Bloom competition. ABOUT YOU If you have a passion for the great outdoors, you could be perfect for the role of Gardener at Barchester. One of your key priorities will be making sure your work fits around the needs of our residents, so a patient and empathetic approach is key. As well as general gardening experience, well also need to see a good understanding of health and safety and the ability to use garden treatment chemicals in line with COSHH regulations. Trustworthy and professional with a can-do approach, youre a great team player who will take a genuine interest in the lives and wellbeing of our residents. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and developmentAutomatic enrolment into our profit share schemeA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If youd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.