Krinkels UK delivers grounds maintenance services for local authorities and housing associations maintaining parks and green open spaces. Our aim is to provide sustainable outcomes for the local communities in which we work through our commitment, experience and innovative service delivery.

We have an opportunity to join us in the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames. Working as part of a team of operatives reporting directly and working alongside a team leader, responsible for carrying out a variety of horticultural tasks.

Purpose

To carry out numerous gardening duties; keeping outdoor spaces clean, safe and visually appealing. Ability to undertake role and direction with a minimum amount of supervision to perform a number of horticultural tasks.

Key Responsibilities

General horticultural maintenance duties including using hand tools and mechanical horticultural equipment.
Sweeping, litter picking
Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, pruning and mulching.
Grass mowing including using pedestrian mowers, strimmers and blowers.
Hedge cutting, pruning of shrubs and roses.
Complete all relevant paperwork (vehicle and machinery details, time sheets etc.) correctly and submit as required within agreed timescales.
Ensure that all materials and equipment are handled, utilised and stored within Company guidelines and that full attention is paid to all aspects of Health & Safety.
Adhere to all Krinkels UK Environmental, HR, Fleet, IT, Phone, Health and Safety, Equality Diversity and Inclusion policies and procedures.
Post holder may also be required to undertake other related duties not listed in this Job Description from time to time according to the needs of the business

Personal Qualities

Flexible, can do attitude – good at making things work and get the job done
Responsible
Honest and reliable

Expected start date 26th of March 2026 (open to starting the right candidates earlier).
Role is Monday-Friday.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: £14.85-£15.07 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Richmond upon Thames: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Towing: 1 year (preferred)
Using commercial GM equipment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

PA1/PA6 (preferred)
NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture (preferred)
Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Krinkels UK

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