Gardening jobs in Littleborough

We are looking for a Gardener to install and maintain the flowers, trees and green spaces on all the properties.

Gardener responsibilities include monitoring the health of all plants, watering and feeding plants, trimming trees and shrubs, fertilizing and mowing lawns, weeding gardens and keeping green spaces and walkways clear of debris and litter. You should know how to use and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers and fertilizers, while following health and safety regulations.

Ultimately, you will make sure our gardens and green spaces are always healthy and beautiful.

Responsibilities:

• Install and maintain seasonal plants
• Mow, trim and fertilize green spaces
• Mulch, edge and weed gardens
• Prune and trim trees and bushes
• Maintain all gardening equipment and machinery, like mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers
• Monitor and maintain the health of plants
• Deal with pest problems that could damage plants
• Keep gardens and green spaces clear of debris and litter
• Maintaining lawns and other green spaces
• Installing landscapes and seasonal flower designs
• Monitoring and ensuring plant health

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Requirements:

• Experience as a commercial gardener
• Familiarity with landscaping design
• Knowledge of regional plant life
• Knowledge of local pests and how to eliminate them
• Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers
• The ability to lift heavy objects
• The ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time
• A love of the outdoors and plant life

The Benefits of Working with Cedar Care:

·You will receive free Cedar Care induction training.

·Refresher training with the opportunity for career progression.

·A pension scheme with an employer contribution**

·Free parking across all of our homes

·28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays.

·In house reward scheme

*Job Offers are subject to DBS checks and satisfactory references.

**Subject to the completion of a probationary period

***Due to high volume of applications we are unable to notify applicants if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within 2 to 3 weeks you can assume your application has not been successful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wilmslow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Hand tools: 1 year (required)
• Horticulture: 1 year (required)
• Irrigation: 1 year (required)
• Growing experience: 1 year (required)
• Gardening: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Wilmslow (preferred)

Work Location: In person