At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain beautiful gardens and learn horticultural skills.
- Company: Oliver Valves, a leader in valve technology with over 45 years of innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 31 days annual leave, pension contributions, and health reimbursements.
- Other info: Enjoy training opportunities and be part of a supportive team.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in gardening while working in stunning outdoor environments.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Location: Alderley Edge & Knutsford
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week
We’re on the lookout for a Trainee Gardener to join our team in Alderley Edge & Knutsford.
About Us: With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- To work with the existing gardener in beautifully established gardens/grounds
- Assist with mowing lawns, strimming, edging, and hedge cutting.
- Maintain gardens to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation.
- Support seasonal tasks such as leaf clearance, pruning, and planting.
- Work effectively as part of a team while developing horticultural knowledge and skills.
What You’ll Bring:
- We’re not expecting you to know everything from day one—full training is provided.
- Have some experience with manual handling activities.
- Are reliable and take pride in your work.
- Have a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a team.
- Are keen to learn and get stuck in as a workshop operative.
- Have basic numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
- Own transport.
What’s On Offer?
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Annual leave starting at 31 days a year (includes bank holidays).
- Great benefits including: pension (you put in 5%, we put in 4%), cash plan to reimburse you for medical expenses (dental, optical, physio and more), retailer discount platform, Life Assurance ("Death in Service"), long service awards, and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Training opportunities including apprenticeships and college courses available.
Trainee Gardener in Knutsford employer: Oliver Valves
As a Quality Certification Technician at our valve manufacturing facility, you will be part of a dynamic team that values precision and collaboration. We offer competitive salaries, a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth, and opportunities to enhance your skills in a thriving industry. Join us in a location known for its innovation and commitment to quality, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact.
