WE ARE SEEKING A GARDENER AND GENERAL ASSISTANT Bishop's House is the residence of the Bishop of Chester and his family. The garden at Bishop's House extends to about half an acre, and is mainly laid to shrubs and lawn, with a herbaceous border and some climbing plants. The Bishop's House and gardens are used for hosting many events throughout the year. About the Bishop Mark Tanner has served as the Bishop of Chester since 2020. Prior to coming to Chester, Mark was Bishop of Berwick in the Diocese of Newcastle, following a number of years as Warden of Cranmer Hall, training church leaders and others. Mark has served in local churches in Ripon, Doncaster, Coventry, and on the Wirral, and done various forms of chaplaincy, including school and the Army. What you'll be doing The postholder will have no line managerial duties but will coordinate with various external bodies (e.g. tree surgeons) in collaboration with site managers. This includes upkeep and proactive management of the garden and curtilage of Bishop's House, including boundary fences, including the following responsibilities: General gardening tasks, including but not limited to mowing grass, hedge-trimming, pruning, weeding, planting and lawn care. Working in partnership with the Bishop, independently and under direction, to develop the garden space as desired. Assisting with functions at Bishop's House, both in the gardens and in official rooms. This may involve setting out furniture, helping to serve refreshments and such general duties as may arise. Key role requirements: Qualification in gardening/horticulture or equivalent Full, clean driving licence and access to a car Competent handling and maintenance of garden tools Competent and safe use of garden equipment The ability to navigate competently with the assistance of a Sat Nav Competent manual handling skills (relating to lifting) Familiarity with basic Health and Safety and COSHH regulations About You The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You will need to be/have: Ability to use own initiative when appropriate Ability to work well within a small team and as part of a close-knit and well-established household Ability to maintain confidences and be courteous, friendly and discreet at all times. Knowledge and proven experience of garden cultivation and maintenance Your Salary A salary of £14,947.15 (FTE £27,759) per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role. The closing date for applications is 10 September 2025. Interviews will be held in person on 19 September 2025.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
WE ARE SEEKING A GARDENER AND GENERAL ASSISTANT Bishop's House is the residence of the Bishop of Chester and his family. The garden at Bishop's House extends to about half an acre, and is mainly laid to shrubs and lawn, with a herbaceous border and some climbing plants. The Bishop's House and gardens are used for hosting many events throughout the year. About the Bishop Mark Tanner has served as the Bishop of Chester since 2020. Prior to coming to Chester, Mark was Bishop of Berwick in the Diocese of Newcastle, following a number of years as Warden of Cranmer Hall, training church leaders and others. Mark has served in local churches in Ripon, Doncaster, Coventry, and on the Wirral, and done various forms of chaplaincy, including school and the Army. What you'll be doing The postholder will have no line managerial duties but will coordinate with various external bodies (e.g. tree surgeons) in collaboration with site managers. This includes upkeep and proactive management of the garden and curtilage of Bishop's House, including boundary fences, including the following responsibilities: General gardening tasks, including but not limited to mowing grass, hedge-trimming, pruning, weeding, planting and lawn care. Working in partnership with the Bishop, independently and under direction, to develop the garden space as desired. Assisting with functions at Bishop's House, both in the gardens and in official rooms. This may involve setting out furniture, helping to serve refreshments and such general duties as may arise. Key role requirements: Qualification in gardening/horticulture or equivalent Full, clean driving licence and access to a car Competent handling and maintenance of garden tools Competent and safe use of garden equipment The ability to navigate competently with the assistance of a Sat Nav Competent manual handling skills (relating to lifting) Familiarity with basic Health and Safety and COSHH regulations About You The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You will need to be/have: Ability to use own initiative when appropriate Ability to work well within a small team and as part of a close-knit and well-established household Ability to maintain confidences and be courteous, friendly and discreet at all times. Knowledge and proven experience of garden cultivation and maintenance Your Salary A salary of £14,947.15 (FTE £27,759) per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role. The closing date for applications is 10 September 2025. Interviews will be held in person on 19 September 2025.
Are you an enthusiastic and reliable Assistant Gardener local to Enfield seeking an hourly rate starting from £13.15 ph & want a great working environment? We are looking for dynamic people to maintain organise and motivate various sites, ensuring all grounds maintenance services are delivered to a high standard that meets customer expectations. The grounds maintenance gardener will work to their initiative identify opportunities for improvement and drive business development in their area. Our client is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the industry and is one of the UK's leading providers of integrated management and maintenance services for parks and green spaces. As part of their growth plans this year they are now looking to recruit a grounds maintenance gardener. The successful candidate will work to their initiative and organise resources to deliver an effective service delivery of grounds maintenance including: Weeding Pruning Planting Lawn Mowing Strimming Hedge Cutting General horticultural duties The successful grounds maintenance gardener will have: A proven record of accomplishment in grounds maintenance The ability to self-motivate and the desire to work within a team Competent in using the appropriate power tools where required Certificates in spraying (PA1 PA6), Horticulture and Ride-on Mowers would be an advantage but not essential Previous experience in grounds maintenance services and the ability to operate a range of horticultural equipment including power and hand tools, push mowers, strimmers, hedge cutting equipment etc Excellent awareness of Health & Safety and implementing procedures; Proven ability to achieve/exceed business objectives Experience implementing quality standards and working to customer specifications In return for this, the grounds maintenance gardener will be working in a fun environment. Joining a team that believes in a work-hard, play-hard approach. To apply for the grounds maintenance gardener role please upload your CV.
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Are you an enthusiastic and reliable Assistant Gardener local to Enfield seeking an hourly rate starting from £13.15 ph & want a great working environment? We are looking for dynamic people to maintain organise and motivate various sites, ensuring all grounds maintenance services are delivered to a high standard that meets customer expectations. The grounds maintenance gardener will work to their initiative identify opportunities for improvement and drive business development in their area. Our client is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the industry and is one of the UK's leading providers of integrated management and maintenance services for parks and green spaces. As part of their growth plans this year they are now looking to recruit a grounds maintenance gardener. The successful candidate will work to their initiative and organise resources to deliver an effective service delivery of grounds maintenance including: Weeding Pruning Planting Lawn Mowing Strimming Hedge Cutting General horticultural duties The successful grounds maintenance gardener will have: A proven record of accomplishment in grounds maintenance The ability to self-motivate and the desire to work within a team Competent in using the appropriate power tools where required Certificates in spraying (PA1 PA6), Horticulture and Ride-on Mowers would be an advantage but not essential Previous experience in grounds maintenance services and the ability to operate a range of horticultural equipment including power and hand tools, push mowers, strimmers, hedge cutting equipment etc Excellent awareness of Health & Safety and implementing procedures; Proven ability to achieve/exceed business objectives Experience implementing quality standards and working to customer specifications In return for this, the grounds maintenance gardener will be working in a fun environment. Joining a team that believes in a work-hard, play-hard approach. To apply for the grounds maintenance gardener role please upload your CV.
Lead Gardener FHC3 Our clients are a small garden service company that operates in the London and Kent areas providing professional garden maintenance, irrigation systems, and soft-landscaping services to domestic residential clients. They are looking for an experienced Lead Gardener, who is a motivated team player with a friendly, positive can do attitude, to carry out the daily garden maintenance appointments every day of the week This is a hands-on role where you will be provided daily schedules to attend pre-booked garden service appointments and regular maintenance visits throughout the day. You are expected to manage your time efficiently, carry out your duties at a very high standard, and deliver great customer service to your clients. You will be provided with a fully equipped van and you will work with an assistant most days, but there may be occasions when you will work by yourself. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, reputable company that is looking to grow and where you participate as a valued, long term member of the team. Role requirements: Maintaining client gardens to the expected high standard. Liaising and communicating directly with clients. Lawn care: Mowing, fertilizing, moss control. Plant, shrub and tree care: pruning, insect control, pest control, fertilizing. Paving/deck care: pressure-washing, bleaching, algaecide treatment, cleaning, sealing, oiling. Hedge trimming. Weed control. Mulching. Planting. Carrying out seasonal required tasks and activities. Installing Spring, Summer and Winter bedding arrangements. Operating and maintaining water irrigation systems. Operating and maintaining tools and machinery: hand-tools, mower, blower, hedge trimmer, long-arm trimmer, scarifier, pressure-washer. Operating and maintaining your assigned vehicle/van. Transportation and disposal of green waste at local refuse sites. Daily completion and submission of timesheets and expenses. Secure handling and storing of client s keys and security/alarm codes. Charging customers correctly and taking payments using your assigned card machine. Ad hoc duties as required. Applicants for this role must meet the following criteria: Have at least 3 years garden maintenance experience working in a similar role for a registered company. Full clean UK driving license. Recognized horticultural qualification, or a very high level of horticultural experience/knowledge. Very presentable with good client facing skills. Fluent in English with very good communication skills both written and verbal. Pa1 Pa6 Pesticide Training certificate. First aid beneficial but not essential. Experience in garden design beneficial but not essential. References will be required In addition to this role we have plenty of other full and part time roles across the Horticultural sector, please visit our website for more information
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Lead Gardener FHC3 Our clients are a small garden service company that operates in the London and Kent areas providing professional garden maintenance, irrigation systems, and soft-landscaping services to domestic residential clients. They are looking for an experienced Lead Gardener, who is a motivated team player with a friendly, positive can do attitude, to carry out the daily garden maintenance appointments every day of the week This is a hands-on role where you will be provided daily schedules to attend pre-booked garden service appointments and regular maintenance visits throughout the day. You are expected to manage your time efficiently, carry out your duties at a very high standard, and deliver great customer service to your clients. You will be provided with a fully equipped van and you will work with an assistant most days, but there may be occasions when you will work by yourself. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, reputable company that is looking to grow and where you participate as a valued, long term member of the team. Role requirements: Maintaining client gardens to the expected high standard. Liaising and communicating directly with clients. Lawn care: Mowing, fertilizing, moss control. Plant, shrub and tree care: pruning, insect control, pest control, fertilizing. Paving/deck care: pressure-washing, bleaching, algaecide treatment, cleaning, sealing, oiling. Hedge trimming. Weed control. Mulching. Planting. Carrying out seasonal required tasks and activities. Installing Spring, Summer and Winter bedding arrangements. Operating and maintaining water irrigation systems. Operating and maintaining tools and machinery: hand-tools, mower, blower, hedge trimmer, long-arm trimmer, scarifier, pressure-washer. Operating and maintaining your assigned vehicle/van. Transportation and disposal of green waste at local refuse sites. Daily completion and submission of timesheets and expenses. Secure handling and storing of client s keys and security/alarm codes. Charging customers correctly and taking payments using your assigned card machine. Ad hoc duties as required. Applicants for this role must meet the following criteria: Have at least 3 years garden maintenance experience working in a similar role for a registered company. Full clean UK driving license. Recognized horticultural qualification, or a very high level of horticultural experience/knowledge. Very presentable with good client facing skills. Fluent in English with very good communication skills both written and verbal. Pa1 Pa6 Pesticide Training certificate. First aid beneficial but not essential. Experience in garden design beneficial but not essential. References will be required In addition to this role we have plenty of other full and part time roles across the Horticultural sector, please visit our website for more information
Job Summary Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 City & Guilds or equivalent. To Carry out horticultural and grounds maintenance duties throughout the County Borough to raise standards of public parks and open spaces. Reporting to either Team Leader or Charge Hand to discuss scheduled work programs and forward work programme. Please note:- you will be required to be available to work within any departments within neighbourhood services as priorities require. This may be Waste, Highways, street cleansing or cemeteries and could be on a full range of duties commensurate with the grade. Carrying out a varied range of gardening duties, requiring a minimum amount of supervision and use of own initiative General grounds maintenance duties such as grass cutting, pedestrian and ride on mowers. Use of hand tools such as strimmers, hedge cutters, blowers and any hand tool required to carry out the job. Marking football fields. Repairs to fine turf and playing surfaces. Litter picking, bin emptying. Assisting the arbo team when required. Drive vehicles and pull trailers (with appropriate qualifications). Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, litter and debris clearing, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting Lawn maintenance and cultivation Ensuring that all tools, garden equipment and machinery are correctly maintained and defects are reported to ensure they are kept in good and safe working order. Assisting with the construction of landscape schemes Seasonal bedding, removal and planting. Labourer/Assistant Gardener Labourer/Assistant Gardener Labourer/Assistant Gardener Labourer/Assistant Gardener Labourer/Assistant Gardener
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Job Summary Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 City & Guilds or equivalent. To Carry out horticultural and grounds maintenance duties throughout the County Borough to raise standards of public parks and open spaces. Reporting to either Team Leader or Charge Hand to discuss scheduled work programs and forward work programme. Please note:- you will be required to be available to work within any departments within neighbourhood services as priorities require. This may be Waste, Highways, street cleansing or cemeteries and could be on a full range of duties commensurate with the grade. Carrying out a varied range of gardening duties, requiring a minimum amount of supervision and use of own initiative General grounds maintenance duties such as grass cutting, pedestrian and ride on mowers. Use of hand tools such as strimmers, hedge cutters, blowers and any hand tool required to carry out the job. Marking football fields. Repairs to fine turf and playing surfaces. Litter picking, bin emptying. Assisting the arbo team when required. Drive vehicles and pull trailers (with appropriate qualifications). Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, litter and debris clearing, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting Lawn maintenance and cultivation Ensuring that all tools, garden equipment and machinery are correctly maintained and defects are reported to ensure they are kept in good and safe working order. Assisting with the construction of landscape schemes Seasonal bedding, removal and planting. Labourer/Assistant Gardener Labourer/Assistant Gardener Labourer/Assistant Gardener Labourer/Assistant Gardener Labourer/Assistant Gardener
