Wax Recruitment Ltd • Southwark, South East London
About this role
Job title
Gardener LBS-003
Job Category
Manual Labour
Hours per week
36
Location
Unit 1, Sandgate Industrial Estate, 57 Sandgate Street, Southwark, Surrey, SE151LE, Southwark Council
Pay
£15.88 per hour
Job description
As a Grounds Maintenance Worker on council estates, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming outdoor environments for residents. This includes communal green spaces, pathways, play areas, and estate entrances. Your work helps foster pride in the community and contributes to residents’ wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain lawns, hedges, flower beds, and communal gardens across council estates
Carry out regular litter picking and waste removal from outdoor areas
Ensure pathways, entrances, and communal spaces are clean and hazard-free
Perform seasonal tasks such as leaf clearance, snow removal, and gritting
Report fly-tipping, vandalism, or safety concerns to the appropriate council team
Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (e.g., mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers)
Engage respectfully with residents and uphold the council’s standards of service
Skills & Experience
Must be a driver and be able to drive a 3.5 tone van, with trailer experience but not essential.
Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping.
Familiarity with health and safety procedures in public spaces
Ability to use and maintain outdoor tools and machinery
Good communication skills and a community-focused attitude
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Basic knowledge of horticulture