Gardener

Description:

Gardener
£13 per hour - 40 hrs pw inc. some weekends
Benefits & Paid DBS

Eastcote Park is a stunning Care Village situated in Barston, Eastcote, Solihull.  

We are looking for a full-time experienced Gardener (40 hrs pw)  to maintain the gardens for the care home and the village gardens. You will need to ensure that the grounds look both welcoming and well-kept throughout the year. Predominantly to work as a gardener however during adverse weather conditions there may be some additional tasks.

A full clean driving licence is required. 

Main Responsibilities

Generally, tidy up the garden areas, mowing any grass areas as needed, keeping any outside signs free from leaves, roses etc

Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, bed preparation and planting

Keep any shed, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition

During winter months, clear snow and grit paths, driveways and any areas to which residents, visitors or staff members may have access to

Tend to any flower beds, hanging baskets etc 

Clean signs and lighting outside the home

The use of mowers, strimmer’s and leaf blowers as necessary

Assist with any weekly, monthly and annual checks as per the required schedules

Ensure that both the home and grounds are kept to the agreed maintenance standards carrying out numerous gardening duties, whilst requiring a minimum amount of supervision

Key Attributes:

Previous experience of carrying out maintenance and gardening experience. 

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Full and clean driving license

Problem Solver

Understanding of COSHH

Reasonable access outside working hours