Details:
- Salary: £14.99 - 15 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Hounslow London
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Gardener
To maintain gardens, lawns, flower beds, and outdoor spaces to a high standard, ensuring they are attractive, healthy, and safe.
Key Responsibilities
Plant, water, prune, and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns.
Mow grass and edge lawns.
Weed flower beds and landscaped areas.
Apply fertilizers, compost, and plant treatments as required.
Identify and control pests, diseases, and weeds.
Operate and maintain gardening equipment and tools safely.
Remove garden waste and keep outdoor areas tidy.
Assist with seasonal planting and landscaping projects.
Follow health and safety procedures.Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of plants, gardening techniques, and seasonal maintenance.
Ability to use gardening tools and machinery safely.
Basic understanding of pest and disease control.
Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Time management and attention to detail.Qualifications
Horticulture qualification (desirable but not always essential).
Full UK driving licence (often preferred).Experience
Previous gardening, grounds maintenance, or horticultural experience preferred.
Experience using lawn mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, and other gardening equipment.Personal Attributes
Reliable and punctual.
Hard-working and self-motivated.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Good communication skills.Working Conditions
Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
Manual handling and physical activity required