Landscape Gardener

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 – we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, with one weekend in every five.

OCS are excited to be recruiting for a Landscape Gardener to join our team!

Landscape Gardener

Join Our Team as a Landscape Gardener

Are you passionate about creating and maintaining outstanding outdoor environments? Do you take pride in delivering high standards of horticulture and grounds maintenance?

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Landscape Gardener to join our Landscape team at OCS. Working across one of the UK's leading visitor attractions, you will help maintain and enhance the resort's landscapes, gardens, lawns and themed environments to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine grounds maintenance including mowing, strimming, edging, hedge cutting and pruning.
• Plant and maintain seasonal bedding, shrubs, trees and ornamental planting schemes.
• Assist with landscaping projects, turfing, planting and site improvements.
• Operate and maintain horticultural machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Ensure all work areas are kept clean, tidy and safe for guests and colleagues.
• Identify and report defects, hazards and maintenance issues.
• Support sustainable landscaping practices and environmental initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments across the resort.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience working in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture or have a similar outdoor role.
• Good knowledge of plant care and landscape maintenance techniques.
• Experience using grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, strimmers and hedge cutters.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Desirable

• Relevant horticultural or landscaping qualifications.
• PA1/PA6 pesticide qualifications.
• Chainsaw certification.
• Tractor, ride-on mower or other machinery experience.
• First Aid qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a unique and dynamic resort environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive team culture.
• The chance to contribute to the continual improvement and presentation gardens.

About You

We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for landscaping and grounds maintenance. Qualifications are welcomed but not essential; practical experience, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude are equally important.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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