Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£30,039 Per Annum

About the Role
The Gardener is responsible for providing high-quality grounds maintenance across all Essentia sites, covering both acute and community healthcare settings. Key responsibilities include: Grass cutting, edging, and hedge pruning to maintain neat and safe outdoor spaces; watering and fertilizing plants and trees to promote healthy growth and appearance; identifying and addressing plant pests, diseases, and other threats to plant health; regularly inspecting plant beds, paths, and paved areas for hazards or defects, and reporting issues promptly; planting and maintaining seasonal bedding, shrubs, and borders; clearing weeds, litter, leaves, and rubbish from all areas, ensuring a tidy and welcoming environment; salting roads and paths during adverse weather, and completing audits on outdoor safety; conducting basic maintenance and repairs on gardening equipment; working flexibly to support the needs of the Trust, which may include evening or weekend shifts; adhering to all Trust policies on information governance, equality, health and safety, infection control, and sustainability; supporting the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in the course of daily duties; actively contributing to a positive team environment and upholding the Trust's core values.

Experience
Previous experience in grounds maintenance or gardening is preferred but not essential.

About you
Enthusiastic, reliable, and able to work as part of a team. A commitment to maintaining high standards of work and a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required, but relevant experience or training in horticulture or grounds maintenance would be advantageous.