Gardener

Gardener (x6) – Estate Services

We are recruiting 6 Gardeners to join our Estate Services Team within the Housing & Regeneration Directorate.

If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining high-quality green spaces, we would like to hear from you.

This is a hands-on role working across multiple locations, suited to someone reliable, motivated and committed to delivering a high standard of horticultural work.

In this role, you will:

• Carry out a range of gardening and horticultural tasks across housing estates
• Maintain grassed areas, hedges, shrubs, flower beds and other planted areas
• Use horticultural machinery and equipment safely and effectively, including mowers, strimmers and hedge cutters
• Assist with planting schemes and seasonal horticultural activities
• Help maintain clean, safe and attractive green spaces for residents
• Identify and report defects, hazards and other issues affecting estate environments
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and provide a professional service to residents and visitors

About You

• We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
• Experience of working in a gardening, grounds maintenance or similar horticultural role
• Experience of using horticultural machinery and equipment safely
• Knowledge of gardening and horticultural maintenance techniques
• Awareness of health and safety and safe working practices
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and carry out physically demanding work
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A reliable and positive approach, with a commitment to delivering high standards
• A willingness to undertake training and develop new skills

The following would be an advantage:

• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or an equivalent qualification
• PA1a and PA6a pesticide application certificates
• A full UK driving licence

A standard DBS check is required for this role. 

Our Benefits

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 29 days annual leave, rising to 33 days with 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and additional days over the Christmas period, subject to service requirements
• Working arrangements that reflect operational requirements
• Access to staff benefits and money-saving schemes, including season ticket loans
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with opportunities to progress

This is an opportunity to join a team that helps maintain and improve the borough's green spaces, making a visible difference to estates and the communities that live there.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.