Location
Waltham Abbey, Town Mead Depot, covering the Waltham Abbey area and various locations within the Epping region.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£27,700 per annum

About the Role
Join Qualis Property Solutions Ltd as a Gardener and become part of a growing team delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services to customers and stakeholders. You will undertake a variety of gardening activities including grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, weeding, and chemical applications. The role involves driving and maintaining vehicles, machinery, and tools, ensuring all equipment is in good working order and reporting any issues. You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer-focused services, maintaining high standards of quality, and adhering to health and safety guidelines and company policies. You will work both independently and as part of a team to meet performance targets and complete tasks on time. Duties may vary and include other reasonable responsibilities consistent with the role.

Benefits
Opportunity to earn a performance-related cash bonus of up to 15% of salary
Pension scheme contributions at 7% of salary
Life insurance cover at 4 x annual salary
Private healthcare
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Experience
Previous experience in general grounds maintenance including safe use and operation of pedestrian mowing equipment, strimmers, hedge cutters, and hand tools is desirable. Experience with soft landscaping such as planting and operation of ride-on mowing equipment like Ransomes Highway 3 or similar is advantageous. Ability to work independently to a good standard and within a small team is required.

About you
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
Enthusiastic with a positive 'can do' attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
Physically fit with agility, strength, and dexterity to use equipment.
Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Good timekeeping and consistent attendance.
Ability to follow instructions and accept flexible work patterns.
Willingness to support colleagues and work collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications
A good standard of education (GCSEs) is desirable.
Formal horticultural training such as PA1 and PA6 certificates is preferred.
Basic IT skills including email and use of Android mobile phones.
A full, clean current driving licence is essential.
A satisfactory DBS check is required as part of this role.