Housing Maintenance Gardeners

4 days ago

Hackney, United Kingdom CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

7 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

  • The Housing Maintenance Gardener will support Hackney Council's Housing Grounds Maintenance team in maintaining, improving, and enhancing communal green spaces across Hackney estates.
  • Working full-time with early starts, the post holder will carry out horticultural tasks, operate grounds-maintenance machinery, and ensure outdoor areas remain safe, attractive, and environmentally sustainable for residents.
  • The role requires working outdoors in all weather and representing the Council professionally when engaging with the community.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

  • Maintain communal green areas, including grass cutting, shrub pruning, weeding, and seasonal planting.
  • Operate, inspect, and maintain horticultural machinery such as mowers, ride-on mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws.
  • Apply pesticides and herbicides safely in line with National Proficiency Test Council (NPTC) guidance.
  • Support biodiversity initiatives, including meadow creation, orchard care, and bulb planting.
  • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, PPE requirements, and COSHH regulations.
  • Identify and report hazards, defects, or incidents within estate grounds.
  • Communicate courteously and professionally with estate residents.
  • Assist the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor as required.

Skills/Experience:

  • Proven experience in horticulture, gardening, or grounds maintenance.
  • Competence using and maintaining mechanical gardening equipment and power tools.
  • Experience using ride-on mowers and all standard grounds-maintenance tools.
  • Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices and safe equipment handling.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work to schedules independently.

Additional Information:

  • The closing date: 28/11/2025.
  • Full UK driving licence with 0 points/convictions (essential).
  • Contract: Full-time, 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday (early starts, Hackney E2).
  • Location: Hackney housing estates and communal outdoor areas.

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