Richmond Village South Street, Letcombe Regis, OX12 9RG

Providing more than just retirement living, Richmond Villages offer an aspirational lifestyle to our residents and our exceptional accommodation requires exceptional gardens and grounds all year round. We’re currently looking for a Gardener at Richmond Letcombe Regis to maintain a large site of mature gardens and nature reserve and a Bowling Green within our village.

Working hours and salary

£10.75 per hour

Part time | 24 Hours

What your typical day involves

• Maintaining the village gardens, supporting with grass cutting and shrub bed maintenance, weed control, litter-picking, leaf clearance and watering

• Ensure the grounds are tidy and remove any litter. Clean out drainage ditches and culverts as required

• Providing a first-class horticultural environment for our residents, liaising with contractors where appropriate

• Advising the management team on potential gardening issues and helping to plan areas that require improvement

• Supporting our maintenance operatives with any repairs that may need completing such a fixing fences or painting outbuildings.

Who we’re looking for

Friendly and approachable, you’re passionate about gardening and have a keen eye for detail, you may even have an NVQ in Horticulture. With previous experience of general gardening or grounds maintenance, you’re comfortable with the safe use of chemicals under COSSH regulations. You’re adaptable and organised and happy working as part of a team, supporting the maintenance team as and when required.

What we'll offer you in return...

• 28 days holiday
• Hot meal provided on a 12-hour shift
• Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development and options for internal apprenticeship schemes
• Access to MyHealthcare which gives you quick, easy access to free support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number.
• Additional health & wellbeing tools including Be Me App, Healthy Minds, Gym Pass & discounted health assessments
• NEST workplace pension, life assurance & bereavement support
• Healthcare Insurance Cash plan (after 18 months’ service) giving you the ability to claim on everyday treatments like dental, optical and private prescriptions
• My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing.
• Wagestream – Access your income before pay day, if and when you need it*

• Only available to permanent employees where HealthRoster is used.

Who we are

For over 20 years Richmond have been at the forefront of luxury retirement living. We're proud that we attract the best people and even prouder of how long they stay with us. Having won numerous awards for architecture, landscaping and care, we are now the benchmark for retirement villages in the UK. A totally fresh concept in retirement living, we ensure our residents retain as much independence and choice as possible while helping retain their 'zest for life'.

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.