Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Gardening Hand

Fixed Term Contract Until October 2026 The role We're looking to bring on board a seasonal Gardening Hand to join our welcoming and dedicated Estate Services team.

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You will deliver a consistently high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance service.

Youll be provided with tools and machinery to help you undertake your tasks and we will supply you with a new uniform, safety boots and personal protective equipment.

Key responsibilities: Cutting and maintaining lawns and grass areas to a variety of finishes (fine to rough meadow type) using a variety of machines.

Removing leaves, moss and snow as required and apply salt/ grit as directed.

Assisting in the planning and execution of small-scale landscaping operations, as directed, to enhance the appearance of our communal grounds.

Please note that this is a seasonal role, being offered on a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment until the 30th October 2026, working full-time hours.

What youll have A proven interest in gardening Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety considerations and how they would apply to this role The ability to work outside in all weathers and be able to undertake physically demanding work Youll be self-motivated, enthusiastic, punctual and professional In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet the above criteria providing examples.

Advert closing date: 7th June2026 at 23:59 (We may close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications).

Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heartof everything we do.

As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.

A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work.

Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.

What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailersdiscounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion and Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are.

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Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.