Gardener
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Job Description: J ob Title: Gardener Location: Richmond Village, Aston on Trent, Derby, DE72 2EA Salary range: £12.90 per hour & Excellent Benefits Contract: Full Time Shift Pattern: 40hrs per week to include alternate weekends We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. We're currently looking for a Gardener to maintain a large site of mature gardens, wildflower meadow areas and a Bowling Green within our village You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships. This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform. You'll help us make health happen by: Maintaining the village gardens, supporting with grass cutting and shrub bed maintenance, weed control, litter-picking, leaf clearance and watering Ensure the grounds are tidy and remove any litter. Clean out drainage ditches and culverts as required Providing a first-class horticultural environment for our residents, liaising with contractors where appropriate Advising the management team on potential gardening issues and helping to plan areas that require improvement Supporting our maintenance operatives with any repairs that may need completing such a fixing fences or painting outbuildings. Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: Friendly and approachable, you're passionate about gardening and have a keen eye for detail, you may even have an NVQ in Horticulture. With previous experience of general gardening or grounds maintenance, you're comfortable with the safe use of chemicals under COSSH regulations. You're adaptable and organised and happy working as part of a team, supporting the maintenance team as and when required. Because we care for vulnerable people, we'll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).
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