Seasonal Gardener

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 * Perform garden maintenance tasks like lawn mowing, hedge cutting, pruning, weeding and litter picking. * 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. * You will need to use powered equipment such as brush cutters, hedge cutters, lawn mowers and leaf blowers. * Perform landscaping works to help improve our outdoor spaces. * You may be required to drive company vans and tow trailers to enable delivery of the service. * Communicate with your line manager with daily phone calls, emails, and regular one-to-one meetings throughout the year. What we’re looking for * Someone who is experienced and skilled in the delivery of grounds maintenance. * Ability to carry-out small-scale property repairs. * A person who can and will work in all weathers. * Experience and knowledge of safe working practice. * An understanding of what great customer service is. * A person with a positive outlook who can solve problems. * Educated to NVQ level 2 in horticulture or equivalent. * Willingness to learn new skills and committed to continuous improvement. * 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. #Housing #Gardening #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack 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