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Gardener
Gardener – Full-Time Role (Groombridge, UK)
About NaturePlus Services Ltd
NaturePlus Services Ltd is an arboriculture and horticulture company specialising in the management and improvement of outdoor spaces for:
- Care homes
- Commercial sites
- Schools
- Private estates
The team delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Tree safety and compliance
- Landscaping and grounds maintenance
- Ecological enhancement (e.g., wildflower meadow creation, long-term habitat management)
By adopting a joined-up, practical approach—from survey and consultancy to implementation and maintenance—NaturePlus enables clients to create outdoor environments that are: ✔ Safer ✔ More usable ✔ Better for the environment
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Gardener position based in Groombridge. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day grounds care, including:
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Key Responsibilities
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Routine gardening tasks:
- Lawn care (mowing, edging, patch repairs)
- Weeding, pruning, and maintenance of beds and borders
- Planting and establishment of new areas
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Plant and tree maintenance:
- Caring for shrubs, trees, and garden plants as directed
- Support of small landscaping projects and garden improvements
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Irrigation and water management:
- Managing irrigation schedules efficiently
- Ensuring water is used responsibly across different seasons
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Seasonal tasks:
- Leaf clearance
- Mulching
- Assistance with biodiversity and habitat enhancement projects
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General daily duties:
- Safe use of hand and powered tools
- Adherence to site-specific instructions
- Collaboration with the wider team to deliver high-quality, environmentally responsible outdoor spaces
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong practical skills in gardening and landscape maintenance, evidenced by experience in:
- Maintaining lawns
- Managing borders and shrubs
- Caring for planted areas
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Knowledge of irrigation systems, including:
- Efficient water use
- Seasonal plant care
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Basic plant health awareness and safety in handling gardening tools and machinery
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Physical resilience to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, performing physically active tasks throughout the day
Personal Attributes
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Strong attention to detail
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Good time management skills
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Commitment to safety and environmental best practices
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Effective communication with the ability to:
- Work independently on client sites
- Collaborate as part of a team
Qualifications & Additional Requirements
- Relevant horticulture or landscaping qualifications, or equivalent industry experience
- Driving licence (essential) for site travel
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