157 Botanical Gardens jobs in the United Kingdom

Grounds Maintenance Workers- Brixton - SW2 - X1 Needed

Grounds Maintenance operatives are needed in the Brixton area to work for one of the UK's leading landscape/grounds maintenance company.

Daily duties will include grass/ lawn cutting, litter picking, Strimming, Edgeing, Hedge cutting, weed control, using mowers and powered tools and other general landscape labour duties as directed by the supervisor.

Experience and a drivers license is essential

Candidates must live in the SW2 area

Candidates must already have an basic dbs or must be willing to pay 21.50 for a new one. Once the probationary period is over the company will compensate you the cost of it.

15.52 per hour

Full time Monday to Friday 8-4

Please send a CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

IMH Recruitment are looking for reliable Grounds People to work on behalf of our client based in Reading.

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Grounds Person to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical knowledge and a passion for maintaining beautiful landscapes. This role involves a variety of tasks related to groundskeeping, ensuring that our outdoor spaces are well-kept and inviting.

Duties

• Perform regular landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, and edging lawns.
• Utilise power tools and hand tools effectively for various gardening tasks.
• Dig and prepare soil for planting, ensuring optimal conditions for growth.
• Maintain equipment and tools to ensure they are in good working order.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects in a timely manner while adhering to safety protocols.

Requirements

• Clean UK driving licence
• Previous experience in a similar role

Hours & Pay:

• Monday - Friday: 9am -5pm.
• 37 Hours per week
• 14.59 Per hour.

If you are passionate about landscaping and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Grounds Person. For further information, please call the office on (phone number removed)!

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Grounds Maintenance : 2 years (required)
• Manual handling: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)

Grounds Maintenance

Liss, Petersfield, and Surrounding areas

12-week temp to perm

12.60 per hour moving to 26,208

Purpose:

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for the delivery of the Grounds Maintenance service in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with best horticultural practise within the operating area.

Duties:

• Provide and carryout Grounds Maintenance Service as directed by the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to the communal areas of the managed estates.
• To include grass cutting, hedge cutting, pruning, weed control, litter picking, and other works as deemed necessary.
• Use PDA Reporting system to record site visits and record tasks carried out.
• Familiarise yourself with your responsibilities with Health & Safety policies & procedures and work in accordance with them at all times. To use all personal protective equipment provided as may be required to carry out the role.
• Engage in regular "Toolbox Talks" identifying any training or health & safety needs.
• Use appropriate tools for the task in hand and use the best horticultural practise.
• Be responsible for ensuring that equipment is regularly washed, kept clean and in good condition and report any defects to the supervisor.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all vehicles are kept clean with regular checks to oil and coolant levels reporting any defects to the fleet manager. Comply with company driving at work policy and procedure.
• Assist all other trades as and when required ensuring that residents/customers receive the best possible quality service.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with this position

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role within a housing organisation/Direct Labour Organisation or Grounds Maintenance position.
• Knowledge and understanding of the range of practical and technical issues relevant to the provision of carrying out Grounds Maintenance.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of both mechanical & hand tools used in grounds maintenance operations.
• Current holder of National Proficiency Test certificate for the safe control & use of pesticide or Pa1, Pa6a.
• Current holder of a full UK driving Licence with towing ability.
• Understand/accept that people have different ways of reacting to problems & show the ability to modify own behaviour accordingly.
• Ability to communicate effectively & accurately in a manner that is readily understood.
• Acting in a positive and courteous manner, listening to internal & external customers understanding their needs & requirements.
• Demonstrates our Values and Behaviours.

Benefits

Van and Uniform provided

28 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)

Pension up to 10%

Progression and Training

For more information, please call David Bates @ ARM on (phone number removed)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Join Our Team as a Grounds Maintenance Labourer!

Are you passionate about the great outdoors and looking for a rewarding role in landscaping? Our client is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Labourer to join their vibrant team in Meathop, Grange-Over-Sands.

This role is for 6 weeks (weather permitting) some days may not be required if weather is not great.

What You'll Do:

• Strim and maintain grassy areas to keep them looking sharp.
• Engage in general labouring tasks that contribute to a well-kept environment.
• Rake up hedge cuttings, ensuring the grounds are tidy and welcoming.
• Assist with bin emptying every Monday morning to kickstart the week.

What We're Looking For:

• Grounds maintenance experience is preferable but not essential-if you're eager to learn, we want to hear from you!
• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Hours of Work:

• Monday: 8am - 4pm
• Tuesday to Friday: 8.30am - 4pm

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate of 14.

Join us for a fulfilling role where you can enjoy the fresh air while making a difference in your community. If you have a love for landscaping and a willingness to work hard, we'd love to see your application!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity-apply today and let's grow together!

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Grounds Maintenance

Rochdale

Temporary - Seasonal Work

£13.00 – £3.13hr

We are looking for Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team in Rochdale to cover temporary as this is seasonal work. If you have experience and enjoy working outdoors, take pride in keeping public spaces clean and well-maintained, we want to hear from you!

Grounds Maintenance Job Details:

• Location: Rochdale
• Pay Rate: 3.00 - 3.13 per hour
• Contract: Seasonal

Grounds Maintenance Key Responsibilities:

• Grass cutting, hedge trimming, and general grounds upkeep
• Litter picking and removal of debris
• Emptying bins and waste disposal
• Planting and maintaining green spaces
• Ensuring public areas are clean, tidy, and safe

What We’re Looking For:

• Hardworking and reliable individuals
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Experience in grounds maintenance (preferred but not essential)
• Good team player with a strong work ethic

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience
• Work as part of a friendly and supportive team

Immediate starts available for the right Grounds Maintenance operatives!

Apply online now to be part of a team that keeps Rochdale clean and green!

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My client am open children's park with play areas, outdoor space and football pitches is seeking an experienced Grounds / Site Person maintain the day to day running of the site.

Working as part of a team they are seeking someone that would carry a good deal of manual work, often outdoors on their 7-acre site which would include a range of grounds and building maintenance tasks including, but not limited to: Gardening, park tidying, cleaning, painting and decorating, and basic repairs to fixtures and fittings on outdoor areas as well as the internal onsite buildings which include a nursery and several historic Grade II listed buildings that they deliver a range of community services for local children and families.

Other duties include.

• Basic hard and soft landscaping of play areas - (Sand and Water Play)
• Sweeping, leaf blowing/ collection, weeding, grass cutting.
• Act as a public presence across the park reporting and recording incidents as appropriate
• Help set up halls for hire and events

Working 37.5 hours per week- Monday - Friday 0800 - 16.30 and then 1-2 weekends per month (Pro rota) - with 2 consecutive days off during the week

Salary 26 - 27k + Benefits

The successful postholder will have to undergo and enhanced Police (DBS) check

• Perform grass cutting, strimming, and hedge cutting as instructed or according to schedules. This includes litter picking and clearing paths.
li>Conduct play area inspections and undertake minor repairs.
• Carry out seasonal maintenance of flower beds, shrub beds, and gardens of remembrance in cemeteries, including maintenance, clearance, litter picking, and bin emptying.
• Engage in planting, weeding, digging, hoeing, and watering of flower planters and formal displays as necessary.
• Help eradicate invasive plants and weeds, and remove encroaching grass and vegetation from pathways and roads.
• Perform prestart checks on vans, plant and other vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, ensuring adherence to manufacturer’s recommendations.
< i>Maintain machinery and equipment in good working condition, handle fault rectifications, and process logs for mileage and fuel.
• Conduct arboriculture work from the ground, including felling small trees, crown raising, and clearing windblown or broken trees/limbs.
• Contribute to team performance, ensuring a high standard of service and support the Supervisor in delivering a customer-focused service.
• Act professionally, courteously, and helpfully as an ambassador for the Council.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, safe systems of work, and housekeeping through regular checking and cleaning of vehicles, equipment, and work sites.
• Work independently and perform day-to-day tasks unsupervised when necessary.
• Follow both written and verbal instructions from the Supervisor.
• Complete mandatory skills training, including health and safety training and industry updates.
• Undertake other comparable duties within the service, including snow clearance, grid and grating clearance, litter picking, and assisting with waste management.

• Education, Qualification and Training
  • Basic literacy and numeracy to understand work instructions, safety details, and quantity specifications.
  • Ability to interpret work instructions and complete tasks to the required standards.
  • Previous grounds maintenance experience, including grass cutting, spraying, weeding, hoeing, and planting.
  • Full manual driving licence (B licence).
• Knowledge
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
  • Understanding of Health and Safety issues.
• Experience
  • Previous experience in a similar role.
  • Experience dealing with customers and/or the general public.
  • Experience working in all weather conditions.
• Skills
  • Flexible approach to working and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to operate within set guidelines.
  • Good level of fitness to meet job requirements.
  • Good verbal communication skills.
• Other Job-Related Requirements
  • Ability to carry out duties with reasonable adjustments, including working on all waste-related services.
  • Ability to work Saturdays, especially following Bank Holidays.
  • Commitment to implementing anti-discriminatory and equal opportunities policies.
  • Ability to travel according to job needs with reasonable adjustments if required.

Experienced Gardener Wanted - Stratford | £28,000 Annual Salary | Supportive Work Environment

Are you an experienced Gardener based in or near Stratford? Are you looking for a permanent role with an annual salary of £8,000 and a positive, team-focused environment? We're seeking a proactive and motivated individual to join our team and deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across multiple sites.

Our client is a rapidly growing company and one of the UK's leading providers of integrated management and maintenance services for parks and green spaces. Due to continued expansion, they are now recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative to support operations in the Stratford area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out horticultural maintenance and improvement works

• Using a variety of power tools and horticultural equipment

• Planting and maintaining shrubs, seasonal displays, and bedding schemes

• Identifying opportunities for site improvements and contributing to business development

• Ensuring all tasks meet customer expectations and company standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience in horticulture and grounds maintenance

• Level 2 qualification in Horticulture (or equivalent)

• Strong plant knowledge and experience working with shrubs and planting schemes

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Competent in using power tools, including hedge cutters, strimmers, and mowers

• Certificates in spraying (PA1 & PA6) and ride-on mower operation are desirable but not essential

• A solid understanding of health & safety practices on-site

• Experience delivering work to customer specifications and quality standards

What You'll Get in Return:

• A competitive annual salary of 8,000

• A supportive and dynamic work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-expanding organisation

If you're passionate about horticulture and want to work for a company that values your skills and initiative, we'd love to hear from you.

Grounds Maintenance Worker- Orpington - BR5.

Grounds Maintenance operatives are needed in the Orpington area to work for one of the UK's leading landscape/grounds maintenance company.

Daily duties will include grass/ lawn cutting, litter picking, Strimming, Edgeing, Hedge cutting, weed control, using mowers and powered tools and other general landscape labour duties as directed by the supervisor.

You will be covering sites across South London.

It is a cover role beginning June 24th for 2 weeks.

14 per hour

Full time Monday to Friday 8-4

Please send a CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).