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Gardener

Job details
Posting date: 28 May 2025
Salary: £16.53 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 June 2025
Location: East London, London, EC2P 2EJ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Job type: Contract
Job reference: MP202245CT1757-451560-28052025

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Summary

Gardener needed in East London paying £16.53 per hr ref 451560

  • We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Gardener to join our Green Space Management Team, responsible for maintaining and enhancing a diverse portfolio of green spaces across East London.

    The team oversees the care of approximately 170 sites, including parks, gardens, churchyards, plazas, and highway planting areas, as well as the management of over 1,400 trees in the iconic Square Mile.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Carry out horticultural maintenance across a wide range of public green spaces.
    • Plant, prune, and care for trees, shrubs, and seasonal displays.
    • Operate and maintain gardening tools and machinery safely.
    • Support biodiversity and sustainability initiatives.
    • Work collaboratively with the team to ensure high standards of presentation and safety.
    Essential Skills & Experience
    • Proven experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
    • Good knowledge of plants, trees, and seasonal gardening tasks.
    • Ability to use a range of gardening tools and machinery.
    • A proactive, team-oriented approach with attention to detail.
    • Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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