Estate Services Gardener

Gardener – Help Our Communities Bloom

This role will cover EN6, WD19, WD23-25 postcodes. Your hub base will be WD23 3PY.

Love working outdoors? Enjoy creating beautiful, well-kept spaces that people can enjoy? As a Gardener at Peabody, you’ll play a key role in keeping our estates green, clean, and thriving all year round. From planting vibrant seasonal beds to maintaining hedges and lawns, you’ll make sure our communal areas look their best.

This is a hands-on role where your work is seen and appreciated every day. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your skills and gives you the tools to succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out scheduled grounds maintenance tasks across our estates
• Plant and maintain summer and winter beds, hedges, and turf
• Weed, spray, and clear leaves in line with seasonal requirements
• Operate and maintain powered and manual gardening tools
• Apply and store chemicals safely in line with regulations
• Remove and dispose of green waste responsibly
• Assist with landscaping projects and improvements
• Respond to emergencies and report issues like vandalism or defects
• Follow health and safety guidelines and wear PPE at all times

What You’ll Need

• A full UK driving licence (you’ll drive company vehicles)
• Experience in gardening or grounds maintenance
• Ability to use powered and manual horticultural equipment
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude
• Physical ability to carry out manual work in all weather conditions
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations
• PA1 & PA6a pesticide certificates – desirable but not essential
• A satisfactory Basic DBS check

Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values:
Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer

• 30 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme

Please Read Before Applying
This is a physically active, outdoor role. You’ll need to be comfortable working in all weather conditions and using powered tools and machinery. A full UK driving licence and Basic DBS check are essential.

Interviews are ongoing until Friday 5th December.

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist at
george.murphy@peabody.org.uk

Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.