Gardener
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.88 to £20.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Rate: PAYE: £15.88 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £20.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southwark, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OR23942 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Gardener to join our client based with Southwark Council.
Location: Southwark, SE15 1LE
Hours: 36 per week
Start Date: 16 March 2026
Duration: 26 Weeks
Employment Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 2
Rate: PAYE: £15.88 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £20.60 per hour
About the Client
Southwark Council’s Environment, Sustainability and Leisure directorate is committed to delivering clean, safe and well‑maintained outdoor spaces for residents across the borough. The Cleaning, Grounds Maintenance & Tree Services team plays a vital role in supporting community wellbeing and ensuring high standards across estates and public areas.
The Role
As a Gardener within the council’s Grounds Maintenance service, you will help maintain welcoming, safe and attractive outdoor environments across multiple estates. This includes communal green spaces, pathways, play areas and estate entrances. Your work directly supports resident satisfaction and contributes to the overall appearance and safety of the borough.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain lawns, hedges, flower beds and communal gardens across council estates
Carry out regular litter picking and waste removal
Ensure pathways, entrances and communal areas remain clean and hazard‑free
Perform seasonal tasks including leaf clearance, snow removal and gritting
Report fly‑tipping, vandalism or safety concerns to the relevant council team
Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers etc.)
Engage respectfully with residents and uphold council service standards
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
Understanding of health & safety procedures in public spaces
Ability to use and maintain outdoor tools and machinery
Strong communication skills and a community‑focused approach
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Basic horticultural knowledge
Location: Southwark, SE15 1LE
Hours: 36 per week
Start Date: 16 March 2026
Duration: 26 Weeks
Employment Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 2
Rate: PAYE: £15.88 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £20.60 per hour
About the Client
Southwark Council’s Environment, Sustainability and Leisure directorate is committed to delivering clean, safe and well‑maintained outdoor spaces for residents across the borough. The Cleaning, Grounds Maintenance & Tree Services team plays a vital role in supporting community wellbeing and ensuring high standards across estates and public areas.
The Role
As a Gardener within the council’s Grounds Maintenance service, you will help maintain welcoming, safe and attractive outdoor environments across multiple estates. This includes communal green spaces, pathways, play areas and estate entrances. Your work directly supports resident satisfaction and contributes to the overall appearance and safety of the borough.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain lawns, hedges, flower beds and communal gardens across council estates
Carry out regular litter picking and waste removal
Ensure pathways, entrances and communal areas remain clean and hazard‑free
Perform seasonal tasks including leaf clearance, snow removal and gritting
Report fly‑tipping, vandalism or safety concerns to the relevant council team
Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers etc.)
Engage respectfully with residents and uphold council service standards
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
Understanding of health & safety procedures in public spaces
Ability to use and maintain outdoor tools and machinery
Strong communication skills and a community‑focused approach
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Basic horticultural knowledge