Seasonal Gardener / Groundsperson

Job Description

Location: Guildford
Contract: Temporary – 3 months initially, with potential for extension
Hours: 41 hours per week (including early starts and weekend work)
Salary: Competitive, with overtime opportunities
Start Date: Spring/Summer 2025

Join Our Grounds Team This Summer

We’re currently recruiting full-time seasonal operatives to support our parks, gardens, open spaces, and highway verges across Guildford during our busiest time of the year.

This hands-on role is a great opportunity to:

• Maintain vibrant floral displays and shrub beds
• Assist with grass cutting and general grounds maintenance
• Help prepare and maintain sports surfaces for public use

You’ll be working outdoors with our dedicated team of gardeners, ensuring our public spaces remain beautiful, accessible, and well-kept throughout the spring and summer months.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who:

• Are physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Have a keen interest in gardening, horticulture, or grounds maintenance
• Are quick to learn and enthusiastic about hands-on work
• Can follow instructions and work effectively in a team

Previous experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture is welcome but not essential — full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided. A full UK driving licence is desirable, especially for candidates willing to drive Council vehicles between sites.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• On-the-job training and PPE
• Diverse and meaningful work across the borough
• Potential for contract extension and overtime shifts

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form in full and include your complete employment history for the last 3 years. This role requires physical capability, including lifting and operating equipment safely.

About Guildford

Guildford is a dynamic market town located in the heart of Surrey, surrounded by the stunning Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s a vibrant hub for business, education, culture, and leisure, with excellent transport links — just 30 minutes by train from London. A lively shopping destination with a rich heritage and strong community spirit, Guildford offers an outstanding quality of life for residents, workers, and visitors alike.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Safeguarding

We are a Disability Confident and equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is respected and supported.

All appointments are made based on merit. We are also committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and all staff are expected to uphold this responsibility. Robust recruitment checks are in place to ensure a safe and supportive working environment.

Apply today and help us keep Guildford green, clean, and thriving this summer!