Gardener

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), with the occasional weekend shift. 

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!