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    • Day Rate:* £180 – £200 per day (depending on experience).
    • Installation of ground screws to support garden buildings, decking, and other structures.
    • Technical Skill: Confident operating commercial gardening machinery and tools, with strong practical knowledge of plant care.
    • Recruit, train, motivate, and develop the gardening team.
    • We are seeking an exceptional Head of Horticulture to lead the transformation and ongoing management…
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    • Proven experience in maintenance, gardening, or related roles.
    • Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and gardening schedules.
    • Previous experience of plants, plant care and gardening is essential as this role will involve leading a round under the direction of the Head Gardener.
    • We are looking for someone who can combine an impressive knowledge of plants and gardening with excellent customer service skills.
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    • MIN AGE 25 YEARS FOR VAN INSURANCE PURPOSES.
    • Must have clean driving licence and be comfortable driving trucks*.
    • Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
    • Must have at least 3 years professional gardening experience in Hedge Cutting, Mowing, Edging, Pruning, Planting, general garden maintenance duties.
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    • MIN AGE 25 YEARS FOR VAN INSURANCE PURPOSES.
    • Must have clean driving licence and be comfortable driving trucks*.
    • Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
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    • MIN AGE 25 YEARS FOR VAN INSURANCE PURPOSES.
    • Must have clean driving licence and be comfortable driving trucks*.
    • Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
    • Hours per week: 37.5 per week, over a flexible working contract (will be required to work weekends on a rota basis).
    • Driving License: Full Licence Required.
    • Previous experience in grounds maintenace is essential.
    • Ability to operate power tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
    • Ensuring the grounds are maintained to a high standard.
    • Cutting and maintaining all grass areas.
    • · Maintaining all flower/shrub beds.
    • Chigwell School is looking for a flexible and proactive person with experience in grounds maintenance, presentation and performance to join our Grounds team.
    • Carry out general ground gardening maintenance, ad hoc maintenance and minor repairs.
    • Mobile Property Caretaker position based in Rochford.*.

Job Post Details

Ground Worker - job post

Rooms To Grow
Chelmsford
£180 - £200 a day - Permanent, Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • £180 - £200 a day

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Chelmsford

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Company car

Full job description

Company: Rooms To Grow
Employment Type: Self-Employed (CIS)
Day Rate: £180 – £200 per day (depending on experience)

About Us

At Rooms To Grow, we help our customers make the most of their outdoor spaces. We're looking for a skilled and motivated Groundworker/Landscaper to join our growing team.

The Role

As a Groundworker/Landscaper, you'll play a key part in preparing and finishing the groundworks that underpin our projects. Your day-to-day work will be varied and physically active, covering everything from installing ground screws and drainage systems to laying cable ducting through patios and pathways.

Key Responsibilities

  • Installation of ground screws to support garden buildings, decking, and other structures
  • Excavation and installation of drainage systems, including soakaways, channel drains, and pumping stations
  • Laying cable ducting through patios, paths, and landscaped areas for electrical services
  • Preparing and levelling ground for bases, patios, and pathways
  • General landscaping duties including turf laying, edging, and site clearance
  • Working to plans and specifications while maintaining high standards of finish
  • Ensuring all work complies with relevant health and safety regulations
  • Keeping tools, equipment, and the company van clean, organised, and in good working order

What We're Looking For

  • A minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience in groundworks, landscaping, or civil works (essential)
  • Demonstrable experience with excavation, drainage installation, and ground preparation on domestic or commercial sites
  • Confident using a range of hand and power tools including mini diggers, plate compactors, concrete saws, and laser levels
  • Practical knowledge of falls, levels, and gradient calculations for drainage and paving
  • Experience working with or connecting to existing drainage systems, including pumping stations
  • Must be registered under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
  • Full UK driving licence (essential)
  • Ability to work independently on-site with minimal supervision, as well as part of a wider team
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and a high standard of finish on every job
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

Desirable (But Not Essential)

  • CSCS card or equivalent
  • Experience with ground screw installation
  • First Aid certification
  • Previous experience working on domestic garden or outdoor building projects

What We Offer

  • Competitive day rate of £180 – £200 depending on experience
  • Self-employed basis under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
  • Company van provided for work use
  • Fuel card provided
  • Opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive, growing company
  • Varied and rewarding work — no two days are the same

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £180.00-£200.00 per day

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • Free or subsidised travel

Work Location: In person

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