Gardener
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Above National Minimum wage with additional allowances |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Devon, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | SDL Garden Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job title - Gardener (Age 25 +)
Based at – Dartmouth and South Devon.
Position reports to – The Business owner or a delegated supervisor.
Job purpose - To maintain domestic and commercial gardens/grounds.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities –
• To prepare and make new grass areas from seed or imported turf.
• To plant container and bare root nursery stock to planting plans.
• To cut overgrown areas and hedges using cutting machinery (not chainsaws unless qualified) and remove/load green waste to the waste disposal truck.
• To cut formal and informal hedges carefully cut to give even and correct profile.
• To cut grass areas using mowing and trimmer machinery.
• To carry out pruning operations to shrubs and small trees in accordance with sound horticultural practice.
• To clean patio areas and steps using pressure washing equipment or approved chemicals.
• To prepare and paint outside surfaces as required.
• To carry out other related tasks as directed. This may include periodic building/fence/decking maintenance tasks.
• To assist with the operations of the SDL garden waste collection and composting scheme. This may involve helping with collections and operating shredding and turning machinery.
• To carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of of SDL machinery/vehicles/workshop and equipment in accordance with operating manuals.
The employee will be expected to drive company vehicles in a careful and safe manner and operate all equipment with approved methods and care. Full details of the SDL health and safety policy are detailed separately.
Based at – Dartmouth and South Devon.
Position reports to – The Business owner or a delegated supervisor.
Job purpose - To maintain domestic and commercial gardens/grounds.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities –
• To prepare and make new grass areas from seed or imported turf.
• To plant container and bare root nursery stock to planting plans.
• To cut overgrown areas and hedges using cutting machinery (not chainsaws unless qualified) and remove/load green waste to the waste disposal truck.
• To cut formal and informal hedges carefully cut to give even and correct profile.
• To cut grass areas using mowing and trimmer machinery.
• To carry out pruning operations to shrubs and small trees in accordance with sound horticultural practice.
• To clean patio areas and steps using pressure washing equipment or approved chemicals.
• To prepare and paint outside surfaces as required.
• To carry out other related tasks as directed. This may include periodic building/fence/decking maintenance tasks.
• To assist with the operations of the SDL garden waste collection and composting scheme. This may involve helping with collections and operating shredding and turning machinery.
• To carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of of SDL machinery/vehicles/workshop and equipment in accordance with operating manuals.
The employee will be expected to drive company vehicles in a careful and safe manner and operate all equipment with approved methods and care. Full details of the SDL health and safety policy are detailed separately.