Trainee Gardener
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Position Overview & Specifications
The primary purpose of the Trainee Gardener post is to carry out physical gardening, maintenance and landscape work as a member of the Environmental Landscaping team at Walworth Garden.
The Garden is a small organisation and employees are expected to be reasonably flexible so that we can meet the changing needs of all stakeholders. This might include litter picking, watering, pruning, operating the Garden’s machinery and delivering plants, and other materials.
The post holder will report to the Team Leader/s, Environmental Landscaping Manager or in their absence, to the CEO and Head Gardener.
Duties specific to this role will include the following:
- To carry out gardening and landscape maintenance work at various sites around London in accordance with the Garden’s contractual obligations.
- To ensure that the quality of service delivered to existing clients is maintained or exceeded in accordance with the contractual obligations and timeframe allowed.
- To safely drive the Garden’s vehicles and equipment to and from sites as required and if appropriate.
- To carry out regular maintenance checks on the Garden’s vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment and report anything untoward to Team Leaders.
- To work as part of the Garden Services team and reliably and appropriately represent Walworth Garden in the community at all times.
- To complete a Level 2 qualification in Horticulture
- To ensure that wherever possible, vans are returned to Walworth Garden empty, having been to the recycling centre and ready for the next day.
Applicant must hold a valid driving license.
Please see the full job description, and details on how to apply, on our website at:
https://walworthgarden.org.uk/trainee-gardener
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS VIA INDEED WILL NOT BE MONITORED.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,302.50 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Gardener roles across Walworth Garden's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,303 - £23,303 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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