Gardener

Gardener - £16,356 per annum – London, W10 5XL

Are you looking for a part-time gardening role where your work will be seen and valued every day? Do you enjoy caring for plants, green spaces and public places used by a busy local community?

Westway Trust is a unique charity that looks after 23 acres of land under the Westway A40. We are looking for a part-time Gardener to join our Grounds and Gardens team.

The role

You will help maintain and improve the gardens and green spaces across the Westway Trust Estate. Working with the Technical Services Manager and the wider team, you will help keep the estate safe, welcoming and well cared for.

This is a part-time role, working 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Carry out planting, watering, pruning, mowing, hedge cutting, strimming and weeding.
• Monitor plants, lawns, trees and shrubs.
• Help identify and treat pests and diseases.
• Use and look after gardening tools and equipment safely.
• Support landscaping work across the estate.
• Help with litter picking, bin emptying, rubbish removal and nursery work.
• Work positively with staff, volunteers, community groups and the public.
• Report damage, incidents or safety concerns.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

About our company

Westway Trust works with local people to help North Kensington thrive. The estate is home to green spaces, charities, businesses, sports facilities, shops, offices, community spaces and an Olympic-registered skate park.

More than one million people visit the estate each year. Our gardens and green spaces play a big part in making it welcoming for everyone.

The Benefits

You will join a community-focused charity guided by the values of courage, openness, equity, integrity and sustainability.

Further employee benefits are available in the full job information.

The person

You will have experience in amenity horticulture and be confident using horticultural power tools. You will understand plant care, health and safety, pests and diseases, and the value of biodiversity.

You will be reliable, practical and approachable, with good team working and communication skills. You will also understand the importance of equality and working well with diverse communities.

Experience with greenhouse management, indoor plants or plant propagation would be helpful. PA1/PA6 and a driving licence would also be an advantage.

What’s next

The application deadline is 5pm, Friday 29 May, although we may close the advert early if we receive enough strong applications. Apply now and help us care for Westway Trust’s green spaces for everyone to enjoy.