ARU Temps
Part-Time Gardener/Grounds Person
Part-Time Gardener/Grounds Person at ARU Temps, based in Braintree, East of England. This is a part-time role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Part-time · On site
- Location
- Braintree, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Grounds Maintenance
Reference https://temps.aru.ac.uk/vacancies/24487/part-time-gardener-grounds-person.html
About the role
- Date Posted: - 28 Oct 2026
- Location: - Essex
- Vacancy Type: - External Client Advert
- Job Description: -
Part-Time Gardener/Grounds Person
Our client are seeking a gardener to help maintain grounds, approximately eight acres at Great Saling, near Braintree, in Essex. This varied, hands-on role includes general grounds maintenance alongside the care of a new orchard, specialist trees, herbaceous borders and productive growing areas.
You will work as part of a very small, friendly, team, but will work independently majority of the time.
Main responsibilities:- Grass cutting and strimming across the grounds.
- Hedge trimming and maintenance.
- Weed control, including herbicide application where appropriate.
- Pruning and caring for roses and shrubs.
- Maintaining a small new orchard and a range of specialist trees.
- Seasonal planting and changing of tubs and pots.
- Caring for a fruit cage and greenhouses.
- Maintaining the raised-bed cutting garden.
- The successful candidate will need a full driving licence or independent means of travelling to and around the site.
- Start date: Flexible for the right candidate.
- Hours: One to two days per week, with flexible hours available.
- Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and skill level.
- Training: Access to an employer-funded training programme.
Reference: https://temps.aru.ac.uk/vacancies/24487/part-time-gardener-grounds-person.html · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 2 Dec 2026 · Listed via ARU Temps
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