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Gardener LBS-003

Company:Wax Recruitment Ltd
Salary:£15.88
Hours:Full-time
Location:Southwark, SE15 1LE
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Contract
Posting date:3 Aug 2026
Closing date:2 Sept 2026
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Summary

Job title: Gardener LBS-003

Job Category: Marketing

Location: Unit 1, Sandgate Industrial Estate, 57 Sandgate Street, Southwark, Surrey, SE151LE,

Southwark Council

Hours per week 36

Salary: £15.88 per hour

Job description

*Must be a driver and be able to drive a 3.5 tone van *

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.

Must be a driver and be able to drive a 3.5 tone van, with trailer experience but not essential.

📋 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

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