Location: EdinburghJob Type: Temporary, with potential for ongoing employmentWorking Hours: Flexible, with opportunities for increased hoursStart Date: November

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and hardworking Gardener to join our garden maintenance team in Edinburgh.

The role involves maintaining a variety of private gardens and outdoor spaces to a high standard. Duties include grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, leaf collection and general garden maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have previous professional gardening or grounds maintenance experience, be physically fit, comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

The position offers flexibility in working days and hours, with opportunities for increased hours, additional responsibilities and career progression for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Grass cutting, lawn edging and general lawn maintenance.
Hedge trimming, pruning and weeding.
Leaf collection and clearing garden debris.
General garden maintenance, including digging, planting and tidying outdoor spaces.
Safe and efficient operation of gardening machinery, power tools and hand tools.
Maintaining tools and equipment in a clean and organised condition.
Working independently and taking responsibility for completing tasks to a high standard.

Requirements

Previous professional gardening or grounds maintenance experience is essential.
A full, valid UK driving licence is required.
Experience operating gardening machinery and power tools safely and confidently.
Good knowledge of general garden maintenance techniques.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and use initiative.
Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual work throughout the day.
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
A positive attitude, reliability and a strong work ethic.

What We Offer

Flexible working days and hours.
A friendly and supportive working environment.
Varied work across a range of well-maintained private gardens.
Opportunities to increase working hours as the business grows.
Potential for promotion into more senior roles with greater responsibility.
Opportunities to develop existing skills and gain further experience.

Contract Details

The position will initially be offered for the month of November, with the possibility of extending employment beyond this period.

For a suitable candidate who demonstrates reliability, initiative and consistently high standards, there is genuine potential for increased hours, ongoing employment and progression within the business.

How to Apply

If you have previous gardening experience, enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining gardens to a high standard, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with a brief introduction, details of your relevant experience and your availability.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: From £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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