Trainee Gardener

Role: Trainee Gardener Location: Alderley Edge & Knutsford Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week We’re on the lookout for a Trainee Gardener to join our team in Alderley Edge & Knutsford About Us With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives. What You’ll Be Doing as a Workshop Operative To work with the existing gardener in beautifully established gardens/grounds Assist with mowing lawns, strimming, edging, and hedge cutting. Maintain gardens to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation. Support seasonal tasks such as leaf clearance, pruning, and planting. Work effectively as part of a team while developing horticultural knowledge and skills. What You’ll Bring We’re not expecting you to know everything from day one—full training is provided. That said, it would be great if you: Have some experience with manual handling activities Are reliable and take pride in your work Have a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a team Are keen to learn and get stuck in as a workshop operative Have basic numeracy, literacy, and communication skills Own transport What’s On Offer? Here’s what you can expect with us: Competitive hourly rate Annual leave starting at 31 days a year (includes bank holidays) Great benefits including: pension (you put in 5%, we put in 4%), cash plan to reimburse you for medical expenses (dental, optical, physio and more), retailer discount platform, Life Assurance ("Death in Service"), long service awards, and Employee Assistance Programme Training opportunities including apprenticeships and college courses available