Job Role: Part Time Gardener Assistant

Hours of Work: 21 hours per week – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8am to 4pm. No weekends.

Location: Greenhithe, Kent

Salary: £15,000 per annum (part time)

Development Profile

The grounds to be maintained form part of a prestigious residential development. The role is to support the gardening team in maintaining the estate grounds, landscaped areas and communal spaces to a consistently high standard.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the gardening team with the day-to-day maintenance of the estate grounds and landscaped areas.
• Maintain the estate grounds, communal areas and landscaped spaces to a high standard.
• Mow the grounds, trim edges and maintain all grassed areas to ensure a neat and professional appearance.
• Cut and maintain hedges and assist with pruning shrubs, plants and trees.
• Plant, water, weed, prune and maintain borders, shrubs, hedges and trees.
• Monitor plant health and report pests, diseases, damage, or other issues to the Head Gardener or Estate Manager.
• Apply fertilisers and approved plant treatments as directed and in accordance with safe working procedures.
• Operate gardening machinery, including ride-on mowers and other petrol/electric-powered equipment, safely and correctly.
• Maintain gardening tools, machinery, equipment and storage areas in a clean, safe, and organised condition.
• Ensure communal outdoor areas are kept clean and tidy, including the removal of litter, leaves and other debris.
• Support the cleaning of car park areas using specialist sweeping machinery.
• Drive site vehicles and trailers where required.
• Report maintenance issues, hazards, damaged landscape features, or safety concerns to the Head Gardener or Estate Manager.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
• Follow RAMS and ensure all work is carried out safely.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly at all times.
• Provide courteous and professional assistance to residents, visitors, contractors and colleagues when required.
• Participate in training and development opportunities as required.
• Carry out any other reasonable grounds maintenance duties as directed by management to support the presentation and upkeep of the estate.

Benefits

• Free parking.
• Uniform and all-weather equipment supplied.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• A true work-life balance and the opportunity for growth and progression.
• Exclusive discounts on additional benefits to support you and your family, including financial wellbeing, future planning, and health benefits.