Job Description

Seasonal Gardener

£23,000

Location Stoke-on-Trent

Hours per week 39

Contract type Fixed Term

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for TWO Gardeners to join our Property Team on a seasonal seven-month basis, with the potential to transition to a permanent role for the right candidate. As a gardener you’ll help to maintain and improve gardens and ground across our homes in and around Staffordshire.

Job requirements

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Perform garden maintenance tasks like lawn mowing, hedge cutting, pruning, weeding and litter picking.

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Other tasks included are gutter cleaning, fence and gate repairs and small-scale home repairs for our residents, and the collection of fly-tipping waste.

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You will need to use powered equipment such as brush cutters, hedge cutters, lawn mowers and leaf blowers.

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Perform landscaping works to help improve our outdoor spaces.

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You may be required to drive company vans and tow trailers to enable delivery of the service.

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Communicate with your line manager with daily phone calls, emails, and regular one-to-one meetings throughout the year.

What we’re looking for

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Someone who is experienced and skilled in the delivery of grounds maintenance.

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Ability to carry-out small-scale property repairs.

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A person who can and will work in all weathers.

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Experience and knowledge of safe working practice.

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An understanding of what great customer service is.

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A person with a positive outlook who can solve problems.

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Educated to NVQ level 2 in horticulture or equivalent.

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Willingness to learn new skills and committed to continuous improvement.

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A full UK driving licence.

Help us wave goodbye to stigmas and hello to a new chapter of affordable housing. Apply now!

We’ll be interviewing as we go so might close the application process early if we find the right person.

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Who we are

We’re part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident.

Staffs Housing is a leader in providing quality affordable housing to Staffordshire, Cheshire and the surrounding areas, ensuring there are no barriers to home-seekers finding a place they're proud to call home