Richmond Villages
Gardener
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Gardener
Location: Richmond Village Willaston, 261 Crewe Road, CW5 6GX
Salary range: £12.90 per hour
Contract: Permanent – 30hrs
Shift Pattern: 0830–1430
We make health happen
Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider, delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
We’re currently seeking a Gardener to maintain a large site of mature gardens, including wildflower meadow areas within our village.
About the Role
You can count on:
- A thorough induction to help you settle
- Ongoing training and development
- Access to apprenticeships and our online LinkedIn Learning portal (free and tailored to personal development)
Skills and experience required:
You’ll help us make health happen by:
- Maintaining gardens, including grass-cutting, shrub bed maintenance, weed control, litter-picking, leaf clearance, and watering plants
- Gardening planning and scheduling
- Keeping the grounds tidy by ensuring drainage ditches and culverts are cleaned as needed
- Providing a first-class horticultural environment for our residents
- Liaising with contractors and advising the management team on potential gardening issues
- Supporting maintenance operatives with repairs (e.g., fixing fences, painting outbuildings).
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Key Skills & Qualifications
Friendly, approachable, and passionate about gardening with:
- A keen eye for detail
- Possible NVQ in Horticulture
- Experience in general gardening or grounds maintenance
- Safe handling of chemicals (COSSH compliance)
- Ability to work adaptably, organised, and in a team
Due to the nature of caring for vulnerable people, a DBS check is required. We’ll cover the £40 cost as part of recruitment.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to enhance your overall health and wellbeing:
- 24/7 My Healthcare (GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support)
- Annual healthcare allowance (~£350)
- Enhanced sick pay for frontline teams
- Free shift meal
- Annual leave: 20 days + Bank Holidays
- Extended holiday rewards for milestones
- Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport
- WageStream (up to 40% early access to wages)
- Bupa’s competitive pension plans
- Flexible parental leave (adoption, birth parents, co-parents) schemes
- Menopause care plan
- Discounts for gyms and fitness centres nationwide
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Why Bupa?
A health insurer and provider with no shareholders focused on customers, our people drive our purpose:
- Helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives
- Representing communities globally
At Bupa, we advocate for "Be you" — diversity is valued, and applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
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