Gardener

Job Vacancy: Full-Time Gardener

Mansfield Care | Edinburgh Care Homes

Salary: £13.00 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Vehicle: Company van provided

About the Role

Mansfield Care is looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Full-Time Gardener to maintain the gardens and outdoor spaces across our care homes across Edinburgh.

We take pride in providing welcoming, attractive and well-maintained environments for our residents, visitors and staff. As our Gardener, you will play an important role in keeping our outdoor areas clean, tidy, safe and enjoyable for everyone.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work and is passionate about maintaining beautiful gardens.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general garden maintenance, including mowing lawns, strimming grass and trimming hedges.
• Weed, prune and maintain flower beds, borders, shrubs and plants.
• Plant flowers, shrubs and greenery in line with seasonal requirements.
• Sweep pathways, clear leaves and remove garden debris.
• Maintain and safely operate gardening tools, machinery and equipment.
• Collect and dispose of garden waste appropriately.
• Monitor the condition of plants, lawns and outdoor areas and report any issues.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and health and safety.
• Carry out other reasonable gardening and grounds maintenance duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have practical gardening or grounds maintenance experience.
• Be reliable, punctual and able to work independently across multiple locations.
• Take pride in maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
• Have a good understanding of safe working practices when using gardening tools and machinery.
• Be comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions.
• Have a friendly and professional approach when working within a care home environment.
• Hold a full, valid driving licence.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about gardening, take pride in your work and would like to help maintain welcoming outdoor spaces across Mansfield Care’s Edinburgh care homes, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Mansfield Care team!

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Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: On the road