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 / Grounds 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 beautiful 54-acre 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 / Grounds will work 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8.30am till 5.00 pm).
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!
