Our Vacancy
Estate Services Gardener – Help Keep Our Estates Green, Clean and Welcoming
This role will be for the ride on mower team and will be covering the following postcodes: LU1, LU3, LU4, LU5, MK40, MK42, MK45, SG19
Love working outdoors? Enjoy creating attractive, well‑kept green spaces for residents and communities? As a Gardener at Peabody, you’ll play a key role in delivering a high‑quality, customer‑focused grounds maintenance service across our estates. You’ll use your horticultural skills, tools and machinery to keep communal areas tidy, safe and welcoming.
What You’ll Do
- Carry out scheduled grounds maintenance tasks across estates in line with published programmes
- Apply and store chemicals safely in accordance with DEFRA, the Pesticides Regulations Act and company guidelines
- Operate and maintain manual and powered tools, machinery and equipment safely and correctly
- Assist with soft and hard landscaping projects
- Respond to emergencies and report issues requiring specialist attention (e.g. tree works, vandalism, equipment defects)
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures, carrying out security checks and reporting hazards
What You’ll Need
- Excellent customer service skills and clear communication (verbal and written)
- Experience of using a Ride on Mower
- Ability to carry out horticultural maintenance using hand tools and mechanical equipment
- Basic knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within estate services
- Physically capable of performing moderately strenuous outdoor work in all weather
- PA1 & PA6a pesticide certificates (desirable but not essential)
- A valid UK driving licence (required)
Who You Are
- Committed to delivering excellent customer experience
- Dedicated to providing first‑class grounds maintenance
- Professional, personable and proactive in all interactions
- A strong team player with a flexible and cooperative approach
- Able to respond appropriately to emergencies and use your initiative
What We Offer
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme and employee discount portal
- Life assurance at 4x your salary
- Up to 10% pension contribution
Interviews will be ongoing, in person in Houghton Regis no later than Friday 4th December
This role requires a Basic DBS check.
Got questions? Reach out to Mike Sugrue, Talent Specialist, at mike.sugrue@peabody.org.uk
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included and empowered.
Estate Services Gardener (Ride on Mower) in Houghton Regis employer: Peabody
At Peabody, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and inclusivity, providing housing caseworkers with ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and advance their careers. With a flexible benefits package and a commitment to employee well-being, working at our Pitsea office allows you to contribute to vital services while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
