Gardener/Estate Operative

Location: Havant 
Pay rate: £14.63 per hour PAYE plus holiday pay
Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), with temporary contract (3 months) - potential perm contract after 3 months

Job Summary

The Gardener/Estate Operative is responsible for maintaining the health, aesthetics, and functionality of gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas. This role involves hands-on gardening, plant care, and grounds maintenance. The role concerns the care of a residential building managed by a social housing organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily maintenance of gardens, lawns, flower beds, and shrubs.Mow, edge, fertilize, water, weed, prune, and mulch as needed.

• Plant seasonal flowers, trees, shrubs, and other greenery in line with garden design plans.

• Monitor plant health and identify pests or diseases; apply treatments as required.

• Operate and maintain gardening tools and machinery such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers.

• Ensure cleanliness and safety of pathways, patios, and outdoor structures.

• Assist with irrigation system monitoring and minor repairs.

• Interact with residents and report any health&safety issue or ASB.

Qualifications:

• Full UK driving licence - essential.

• Prior gardening or landscaping experience preferred.

• Knowledge of plants, soils, pruning techniques, and seasonal maintenance.

• Ability to use and maintain a variety of hand tools and powered garden equipment.

• Relevant horticulture or landscaping certification (desirable but not required).