At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful gardens and landscapes while working with a friendly team.
- Company: Join Warwickshire College Group, a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days' leave, training opportunities, gym access, and more.
- Other info: Work at Moreton Morrell College with opportunities in Leamington and Rugby.
- Why this job: Perfect for passionate horticulturists wanting to make outdoor spaces shine.
- Qualifications: Experience with gardening tools and a love for plants required.
The predicted salary is between 25522 - 31194 £ per year.
Are you passionate about horticulture and looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? Warwickshire College Group (WCG) is looking for a Gardener to join our team, based at Moreton Morrell College and supporting our Leamington and Rugby sites.
What you’ll be doing:
- Maintaining lawns, grassland, shrubs, rose beds and ornamental areas
- Pruning, planting, weeding and general horticultural maintenance
- Supporting turf care, including mowing, aeration, scarification and repairs
- Operating and maintaining grounds maintenance machinery
- Supporting hard landscaping projects, including fencing, paving and decking
- Maintaining interior planting and keeping grounds clean and welcoming
- Working as part of a friendly, professional grounds team
What we’re looking for:
- Experience using grass-cutting machinery and knowledge of its applications
- A current clean driving licence and access to your own transport
- Good knowledge of plants and their maintenance
- A proactive, enthusiastic approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A strong commitment to health, safety, safeguarding and high standards of work
Desirable: FEPA spraying certificates (PA1 + PA6).
You’ll benefit from 38 days’ leave, training and development opportunities, wellbeing support, pension schemes, free on-site parking, a free on-site gym, cycle-to-work scheme and a range of other employee benefits.
Location: Moreton Morrell College, with regular work at Leamington and Rugby.
If you’re an enthusiastic horticulturist who takes pride in creating and maintaining excellent outdoor spaces, we’d love to hear from you.
Gardener employer: WCG
WCG is an exceptional employer that prioritises inclusion and diversity, fostering a supportive work culture across its five college sites. As the Director of Inclusion, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative strategies that empower learners and shape institutional frameworks, all while benefiting from professional growth opportunities and a commitment to excellence in education. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our diverse student body, backed by a collaborative team dedicated to achieving outstanding results.
