At a Glance
- Tasks: Support landscaping specialists in creating beautiful gardens and maintaining outdoor spaces.
- Company: Join the UK's largest employee-owned business with a focus on happiness and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, personal development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Be part of a unique culture where everyone is a Partner, sharing success together.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in nature while working in a stunning rural setting.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications needed, just a passion for gardening and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
About the role
The Partnership is the UK’s largest employee-owned business and home to our two well-loved retail brands - John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners. We aren’t an ordinary business though. The Partnership is different because everyone who works here isn’t just an employee. We are Partners, with a shared responsibility for our success, and we share the rewards when we’re successful.
Your role will be to support the Landscaping Specialists to create bespoke gardens for our customers. Following planting plans and maintenance schedules is a key part of the role alongside clearing gardens in preparation for larger projects.
Located in the heart of rural Hampshire, Leckford Estate is an area of outstanding beauty and only 25 minutes from the New Forest. Join us and you’ll enjoy a remarkable and unrivalled working environment and setting.
Key responsibilities:
- Support Landscape operations
- Working with the Nursery and Landscaping team
- Compliance with procedures and standards
- Customer Service
- Personal development of self through relevant training
- Stock, inventory and waste management
- Maintaining standards of planting and follows planting plans
- Health and safety management of customer gardens and the Landscape department storage areas
- Plant and prune trees and shrubs
- Supporting both soft and hard landscape operations
- Assisting with laying turf and building garden features
It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays.
We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
Landscaping Assistant in London employer: Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners in Harlow is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises customer satisfaction and teamwork. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, opportunities for career advancement, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it a rewarding place to grow your career in the retail sector.
