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Gardener

Salary £28,215 - £29,700 + Car Allowance
Location Peterborough
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Full Time – Permanent

Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm

Cross Keys Homes have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time gardener to join our retirement housing team.

This is a fulfilling role as it combines project management with hands-on gardening, ensuring that communal spaces are beautiful, safe, and enjoyable for our residents at our various retirement housing schemes.

 

We are looking for someone who:

  • Can develop, implement and manage garden improvements to enhance communal gardens.
  • Will ensure the gardens are not only maintained but also enhanced while considering the needs and preferences of residents.
  • Can plan and maintain garden projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.
  • Has knowledge of and will adhere to health and safety regulations, making the gardens a secure environment for everyone.
  • Understands the proper use and upkeep of gardening tools and materials, along with budget oversight.
  • Can provide regular updates and reports on project progress and expenditure.
  • Understands the importance of collaborating with other departments to ensure cohesive efforts.

Essential Requirements:

  • A sound knowledge of health and safety, with the ability to make informed decisions with the support of a line manager.
  • Knowledge and understanding of tree, shrub and plant species, garden design and garden maintenance.
  • Prepared for the physical demands (heavy lifting) and the independence required for the role, being a lone-working position.
  • Driving licence and own vehicle essential as you will be required to travel to various local sites. 

 

Additional Information:

  • While there is no direct team to manage or budget to handle independently, there is still significant oversight required.
  • This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

 

If you meet the requirements for this role and are passionate about gardening and want to make a real difference in the lives of residents, then apply today!

 

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The Company

A commercial business with a social heart, our vision is to create opportunities that change lives through our drive, expertise, resources and passion. 

Our dynamic approach has made us one of the region’s leading providers of affordable homes for rent and sale. Developing new homes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and the surrounding area, we’re committed to increasing the supply of affordable homes in the communities where they are needed most. Agility and innovation are central to our approach to adapting to change, and we’ll continue to grow our business in today’s fast-paced operating environment. 

There’s more to building communities than building houses. In addition to providing quality homes and delivering excellent landlord services, we also provide care at home and at our two extra care communities in Peterborough as well as around the clock support through our LifeLine personal alarm service. Our community investment programme sees us working with specialist partners to bring a range of employment, wellbeing and family-friendly services to the heart of our communities, with a rapidly expanding digital support offer too. 

You can find out more about us and the services we offer our residents on the CKH website.

Putting People First

CKH actively seeks to continue to build an inclusive environment for its employees and the communities it serves and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

At CKH, everything we do is about the people who live in our homes and access our services. So, we know we need the best people to deliver the outstanding services and support our communities deserve. No matter where your career with us takes you, you’ll be part of a team that makes a difference and creates opportunities that change lives. 

As well as working to create sustainable, prosperous communities, we’re also keen to build a workplace community where you can feel supported by colleagues and enjoy your time at work. With a broad range of backgrounds and experience, our team is united by our shared values: action, commitment, excellence, integrity and teamwork. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. 

Benefits

We know we need to provide a great working environment to attract the best people. Our offer includes:

  • A great pension scheme: we will double your contribution up to a maximum of 10% and include Life Cover

  • Generous holiday entitlement; 25 days plus bank holidays increasing with time

  • Flexible family friendly and carers policies that allow a range of paid and unpaid leave

  • CKH Rewards benefits platform including cashback on purchases, instant vouchers and reloadable gift cards

  • Westfield Health, giving access to a range of benefits such as 24 hour DoctorLine, Employee Assistance Programme, money back for glasses and dental treatment (after probation)

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