Uniserve is seeking a Gardener based in Upminster. To provide reliable, high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance services ensuring all external areas are safe, tidy, and maintained to a high standard during staff absence.
Key Duties
- Grass cutting, edging, and lawn maintenance
- Hedge trimming, pruning, and plant care
- Weeding, planting, and maintaining flowerbeds
- Maintain clean and safe external areas including paths and car parks
- Identify plant health issues and take corrective action
- Operate and maintain gardening equipment safely
- Undertake seasonal duties (leaf clearance, planting etc.)
- Report defects, hazards, or maintenance issues
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven gardening / grounds maintenance experience
- Experience with gardening machinery and tools
- Basic horticultural knowledge
- Understanding of health & safety
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Level 2 horticulture qualification (RHS/NVQ/City & Guilds)
- PA1 / PA6 spraying certificates
- Full UK driving license
Behavioural Competencies
- Practical and hands-on approach
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Physically fit and comfortable outdoors
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible
- Good communication skills
Working Conditions
- Outdoor working in all weather
- Manual handling and use of machinery
- PPE required at all times
Additional Requirements
- Ability to quickly integrate into site operations
- Maintain high standards with minimal supervision
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
- Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
- Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
- Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
- Free Eye Test and up to £69 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
- Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
- Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
- Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
- Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.
- Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us.
- Group Life Policy: We've got you covered.
- Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport
- Flexible Career Pathway: Grow with us!
- Supply Chain Academy: We create, deliver and manage learning that strengthens our organisation and the wider supply chain.
- Enhanced Holiday Scheme: we believe loyalty should be rewarded.
- Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn we offer apprenticeships that build talent in vital areas like technology, people, finance, operations and much more.
- Private Health Care: We are committed to your wellbeing.
Gardener employer: Uniserve
Uniserve is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive work culture in Tottenham, where teamwork and collaboration are at the forefront. With competitive benefits such as a discretionary bonus and pension scheme, along with opportunities for professional growth in the dynamic field of customs and logistics, Uniserve is committed to ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered in their role.
