Pineapple Careers is delighted to partner with a leading School located on the outskirts of Horsham to recruit a Gardener on a full-time, permanent basis. Do you have previous experience in grounds or garden maintenance? Are you proactive and passionate about developing and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Take pride in maintaining the school’s grounds, gardens and outdoor areas to ensure a welcoming and well-kept environment
- Operate and maintain a variety of machinery, including mowers and tractors to ensure the grounds are kept pristine
- Grown and nurture a variety of plants, flowers and shrubs following seasonal requirements
- Maintaining flowerbeds, pots and planters
- Cutting hedges and leaf clearance
- Monitor plant health, identify any diseases or pests and take appropriate action
- Mowing Lawns, weeding, strimming and pruning
- Soil preparation and planting
- Collaborate with the team to provide support across the school’s facilities as needed
- Ensuring all Health & Safety requirements are adhered to and always maintained
Key Skills:
- Self-starter with a proactive and enthusiastic approach
- Exceptional attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality results
- Flexible and willing to take on a wide range of gardening and maintenance tasks
- Skilled in driving and operating equipment such as mowers and tractors
- Strong team player who is happy to help others as needed
- Trustworthy, reliable, and always maintains a Health & Safety-first mindset
- Holds a valid UK Driver’s Licence
- This role will require a full DBS check
Personal Profile:
- Proven experience in gardening or grounds maintenance roles
- Confident in using a variety of hand and power tools
- Physically fit and capable of performing manual tasks as required
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Hardworking, detail-orientated
- Motivated by achieving exceptional results
Salary & Benefits:
- £28,000
- Monday to Friday, 08.00 – 16.30
- Generous Pension Contribution
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Complimentary daily lunch during term time
- Uniform and all PPE provided
- Free onsite parking and a supportive team environment
Please note: Due to the location, you will need access to your own transport.
If you’re looking for your next exciting challenge and love the sound of this role, don’t wait! Apply today and take the next step in your career. Alternatively, contact Pineapple Careers for more details.
Pineapple Careers are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
Gardener, Gardening, Landscaping, Greenkeeper, Grounds Maintenance, Garden Maintenance, Horsham.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PC281124
