Seasonal Gardener £23,000 Location Stoke-on-Trent Hours per week 39 Contract type Fixed Term The role We have an exciting opportunity for TWO Gardeners to join our Property Team on a seasonal seven-month basis, with the potential to transition to a permanent role for the right candidate. As a gardener you’ll help to maintain and improve gardens and ground across our homes in and around Staffordshire. Job requirements Perform garden maintenance tasks like lawn mowing, hedge cutting, pruning, weeding and litter picking. Other tasks included are gutter cleaning, fence and gate repairs and small-scale home repairs for our residents, and the collection of fly-tipping waste. You will need to use powered equipment such as brush cutters, hedge cutters, lawn mowers and leaf blowers. Perform landscaping works to help improve our outdoor spaces. You may be required to drive company vans and tow trailers to enable delivery of the service. Communicate with your line manager with daily phone calls, emails, and regular one-to-one meetings throughout the year. What we’re looking for Someone who is experienced and skilled in the delivery of grounds maintenance. Ability to carry-out small-scale property repairs. A person who can and will work in all weathers. Experience and knowledge of safe working practice. An understanding of what great customer service is. A person with a positive outlook who can solve problems. Educated to NVQ level 2 in horticulture or equivalent. Willingness to learn new skills and committed to continuous improvement. A full UK driving licence. Help us wave goodbye to stigmas and hello to a new chapter of affordable housing. Apply now We’ll be interviewing as we go so might close the application process early if we find the right person. Housing Gardening FullTime GreatBenefits JobsThatGiveBack Who we are We’re part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident. Staffs Housing is a leader in providing quality affordable housing to Staffordshire, Cheshire and the surrounding areas, ensuring there are no barriers to home-seekers finding a place they're proud to call home