Grounds-person
- Company: Deakin Oak Ltd
- Closing Date: 04-07-2025
- Location: Heathfield and surrounding area
- Salary: £13-£15 per hour dependant on experience
- Hours: Permanent
- Contact Title: Director
- Contact Name: Mark Taylor
- Contact Email: deakinoak@yahoo.co.uk
- Contact Telephone: 07788423484
- How to Apply: If you believe you have the skills, passion, and dedication required to make an impact at Deakin Oak, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your personal statement, including details of your qualifications and any relevant experience, to join our team of committed gardening professionals by email to deakinoak@yahoo.co.uk or alternatively send a whatsapp message to mark on 07788 423484 to arrange a discussion. You can find out more about us by visiting deakinoak.com
Description
About Deakin Oak
At Deakin Oak, we are passionate about creating and maintaining stunning outdoor spaces for our customers. Our remit spans over 150 acres of formal and informal gardens, lakes, and woodland. With such a diverse range of environments to work in, we take pride in delivering high-quality and aesthetically pleasing landscapes for all to enjoy.
The Role
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Gardener Grounds Person to join our team. This role is perfect for someone with a genuine passion for horticulture and a drive to transform outdoor spaces into beautiful havens. Whether you are an experienced professional or a student with a minimum Level 2 qualification in a related subject, we welcome your application.
Responsibilities
As a Gardener Grounds Person, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the diverse landscapes under our care. Your main tasks will include:
• Bed management
• Mulching to retain soil moisture and improve fertility
• Cutting back and pruning plants to encourage healthy growth
• Hedging to maintain clean and aesthetically pleasing boundaries
• Lawn care and turfing to ensure lush, green spaces
• Weeding to keep gardens neat and free of invasive species
Candidate Profile
We are seeking someone with the following qualities and qualifications:
• Passion for Horticulture: A love for creating and maintaining beautiful gardens is essential.
• Plant and Soil Knowledge: A good understanding of plant care and soil management is highly desirable.
• Experience: Previous experience in gardening or groundskeeping is preferred, but we will also consider students with a minimum Level 2 qualification in a related subject.
• Year-Round Commitment: Our operations run throughout the year, so you'll need to be adaptable to seasonal tasks and weather conditions.
