Gardener

3 weeks ago


Chester Cheshire, United Kingdom Inspired Villages Full time

We’re driven by our purpose to build real communities, which enhance the lives of our residents every single day. If you’re looking for a career which means more and gives you more, personally and professionally, there’s a place for you here at Inspired Villages.

In partnership with Legal & General PLC and NatWest Pension Trustee Limited, with hugely ambitious (and very achievable) growth plans, we are seeking a Gardener to join our expanding grounds team.

The role will suit a knowledgeable, confident, and personable gardener who can communicate well with others while helping to maintain a large estate.

The Role:

  • Cultivating grassed areas, flower beds, hedges, shrubs, and borders
  • Carrying out landscaping duties including drainage clearance, pathways, and steps
  • Clearing leaves around the site, both by machine and manually
  • Carrying out minor repairs around the estate
  • Helping with guttering and gully clearance
  • Statutory testing
  • Assisting residents with any gardening or horticulturally based queries.

Key Requirements:

  • Previous experience working within grounds care and maintenance
  • Strong general plant knowledge
  • Competent working to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
  • Any qualifications within the horticultural would be desirable, but not essential.

Working Hours:

  • This is a full-time opportunity where the Gardener will work 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday (8.00am till 4.00pm).

The Benefits:

  • Medicash health plan
  • Life Assurance at x4 your annual salary
  • 28 days annual leave (increasing by 1 for each year served)
  • Gift of Time – 3 additional days leave for charity or voluntary work per year
  • Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
  • 5% matched pension scheme
  • Retail discounts on a variety of outlets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric car scheme
  • Access to SMART tech
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Working in an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking.

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button

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