Gardner - Groundsman

Manpower is currently looking for Gardner/Groundsman to join an established, well-regarded company in Harlow who provides housing repairs, maintenance, facilities management, and environmental services.
The role of the gardener involves using a variety of tools and monitoring the health of plants and trees while maintaining the landscape. This includes working within local parks, residential areas, and streets.
Some key responsibilities would be:

• Mowing, edging, and maintaining lawns.
• Pruning and trimming trees, shrubs, and hedges.
• Planting and maintaining flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Operating and maintaining grounds-keeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other tools.
• Keeping pathways, parking lots, and other outdoor areas clean and free of debris.
• Ensuring that all grounds are safe and aesthetically pleasing for visitors and users.

Requirements

• Pest Management: Requires a Lantra license.
• Experience operating a ride-on lawn mower.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, digging, and operating heavy machinery.
• Endurance to work long hours outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Hold a full UK Driver's license.
• Previous experience in a landscaping/maintenance.
• Proficiency in using and maintaining grounds-keeping equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, and irrigation systems.
• Keen eye for detail to ensure that grounds are maintained to high standards.

The hourly rate for this role is £13.09. The working hours are Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Starting in July, the hours will change to Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and Friday, 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
This is a temporary seasonal role - so if you're looking for a new and exciting temporary opportunity, click apply and send us your CV!