Job Title: Assistant Gardener
Location: Ongar, Essex
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Shifts: Mon – Fri 0730 to 1630
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Annual Leave
- Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Cash Plan
- Professional Growth and Development
- State-of-the-art Equipment and Technology
- Ongoing Training and Certification Programmes
About the Role
JMC Aviation are looking for enthusiastic and physically capable Gardener to join a team working for a private household in Ongar, Essex
The purpose of this role is to support the creation, improvement, and maintenance of high-quality outdoor landscapes and gardens. The position contributes to the overall appearance, health, and functionality of grounds by carrying out a wide range of horticultural, landscaping, and maintenance tasks. Working as part of a team, the role ensures that all planting, landscaping features, and equipment are cared for to a high standard while adhering to Health and Safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Landscape Maintenance: Carry out mowing, trimming, weeding, and other tasks to maintain high-quality outdoor spaces.
- Landscape Feature Installation: Assist with constructing and installing landscape elements to enhance overall aesthetics.
- Soil Preparation: Dig, cultivate, and prepare soil to create optimal conditions for planting.
- Team Support: Work closely with team leaders and support all on-site activities to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Tool Use: Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Garden Care: Plant, prune, and maintain a variety of vegetation to improve and preserve garden appearance.
- Equipment Maintenance: Use mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot, service, and repair equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times.
- Additional Duties: Perform any other tasks as directed by the Line Manager.
- Plant Propagation & Removal: Support the propagation of plants as well as the safe removal of unwanted vegetation.
- Pest & Nutrition Programs: Assist with applying pest management treatments and plant nutrition programmes.
Candidate Requirements
- Physical Fitness: Capable of meeting the physical demands of hard and soft landscaping work.
- Weather Resilience: Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is required.
- Experience: Previous landscaping experience is beneficial but not essential. Enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and willingness to learn are key.
- Gardening Experience: General interest or basic knowledge of gardening — for example, a keen home gardener or someone who maintains an allotment. Formal experience is not required
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with gardening equipment and the ability to maintain and service tools and machinery
Why Work with JMC Aviation?
At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.
• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector
How to Apply
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with
global aviation recruitment regulations.
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