Gardener - Estates Operative Birmingham

Gardener – Estates Operative

Reed Coventry are working closely with a Housing Association in Birmingham to appoint an experienced Gardener / Estates Operative to join during a busy period. This is a great opportunity to join one of the UK’s most trusted Social Housing providers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating a pleasant outdoor space
• Enhancing residents well-being
• Tree management
• Managing green infrastructure within Social Housing communities
• Landscape management

To apply for this role, you must have the following:

• NVQ Level 2 Minimum in relevant field is desirable
• Must be numerate and literate
• Knowledge and experience Grounds Maintenance, Gardening, Landscaping and Maintenance
• Be comfortable to work around residents (must be professional at all times)
• Past experience of working in Social Housing
• High level of customer service
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including lifting safely; working at heights and the use of PPE
• Able to use digital devices
• Able to use electronic and ride-on gardening equipment
• Current and clean UK Driving License
• Ability to work flexible hours
• PA1, PA6 and  banksman experience is desirable
• Basic DBS – application will be completed by our Client

This role is temporarily up to 12 weeks with a possible extension.

Please note this role comes with a V2 size van (will be left on site)

You can be expected to be paid £11.44 - £14.00 per hour depending on experience (Umbrella only)

If you are currently an experienced Gardener looking for your next role, please contact Sam Khan at or on