Description Skilled Gardener Location: Greenwich Park, London Hourly Rate: £13.15 Contract type: Fixed Term Contract - 16th December - 31st July 2025 Working hours: Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 16:00 & Friday 07:00 - 15:00 About the role As a Skilled Gardener, you will have a unique opportunity to maintain the grounds of one of London's iconic greenspaces. You will contribute your skills and experience to a range of activities from grass cutting, hedge pruning to flower bed maintenance, tree planting and more! This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your current career, be trained to a high standard and challenge yourself in an encouraging and friendly environment!
Requirements - A good working knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance.
- A strong health and safety mindset and adept at problem solving.
- NVQ Level 3 Horticulture qualification OR have at least 3 years of commercial grounds maintenance experience.
- Must hold a Full UK driving license.
Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What we offer - We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
- Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
- Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
- We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
Benefits - Up to 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
- Private health and insurance cover opt in.
- Support for personal and professional challenges.
- Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
- Resources to manage your finances.
- Secure your future.
- Colleague of the month and annual awards.
- Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
- Comprehensive resources and support.
About i dverde We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.
At i dverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.
