Gardening jobs in Harpenden

Mark Walker (Grounds Maintenance) has opportunities for grounds maintenance operatives to join our team of skilled gardeners working from our main depot in Welwyn Garden City. This role would suit someone who wishes to further their horticultural knowledge, or someone with an interest in gardening and the desire to work outside.

You will be caring for a variety of sites in the local area, from residential properties to NHS hospitals, to prestigious commercial offices. Your duties will include grass cutting, strimming, leaf clearance, general maintenance to shrub beds, and winter gritting.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate should ideally have the following:

· 1 or more years’ experience in horticulture or an interest in gardening.

· Full clean driving licence (essential)

· Knowledge of pedestrian lawn mowers and handheld machinery

· Be able to work as part of a team or on their own.

· Good plant knowledge

Benefits:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £12.50 per hour plus benefits including:

28 Days annual holiday including Bank holidays plus overtime when available.

Company Pension contribution of 3%

Life Assurance after 1 years’ service

Ongoing Training and Development

Please do NOT apply for this role if you do not hold a full UK Driving Licence.

All employees will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS application.

Mark Walker Grounds Maintenance is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Grounds Maintenance: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• PA1 & PA6 Licence (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person