Job title: Grounds Maintenance
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Groundskeeping & Maintenance
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £23,000.00
Location: Waltham Abbey
Job published: 30-03-2026
Job ID: 45677

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Gardener to join a growing and supportive team delivering high-quality grounds maintenance services across the Waltham Abbey and Epping region.

💰 Salary: Starting from £27,700 per annum
🕒 Contract: Full-time
📍 Location: Waltham Abbey, with travel across the Epping area

🌟 Benefits:

  • Performance-related bonus of up to 15% of salary
  • 7% employer pension contribution
  • Life insurance (4x annual salary)
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

🌱 About the Role:

As a Gardener, you will carry out a wide range of gardening and grounds maintenance tasks, delivering a high-quality service to customers and stakeholders. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in their work.

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

  • General grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning and weeding
  • Carrying out horticultural tasks and chemical applications where required
  • Operating and maintaining tools, machinery, and vehicles
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with health & safety guidelines
  • Delivering high standards of work and meeting performance targets
  • Supporting team members and contributing to a positive working environment

✅ What We’re Looking For:

  • A positive, reliable and hardworking attitude
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Good communication skills and a professional approach
  • Strong timekeeping and ability to follow instructions
  • Physically fit and capable of manual work
  • Full clean UK driving licence

⭐ Desirable:

  • Previous grounds maintenance or gardening experience
  • Knowledge of gardening machinery (mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, etc.)
  • PA1 & PA6 or other horticultural qualifications
  • Basic IT skills (emails, mobile devices)
  • Experience with ride-on mowers (e.g. Ransomes Highway 3)
  • Soft landscaping experience (planting, etc.)

A DBS check will be required for this role.

🤝 The Team:

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team where your skills and contribution are valued. The team has a diverse range of experience and takes pride in working collaboratively and maintaining high standards.

If you’re interested or would like more information, please get in touch or apply today!