2 jobs found in Aylesbury

Location: Aylesbury Pay rate: £14.15 per hour PAYE plus holiday pay Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), with temporary contract (3 months) - potential perm contract after 3 months Job Summary The Gardener/Estate Operative is responsible for maintaining the health, aesthetics, and functionality of gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas. This role involves hands-on gardening, plant care, and grounds maintenance. The role concerns the care of a residential building managed by a social housing organisation. Key Responsibilities: * Perform daily maintenance of gardens, lawns, flower beds, and shrubs.Mow, edge, fertilize, water, weed, prune, and mulch as needed. * Plant seasonal flowers, trees, shrubs, and other greenery in line with garden design plans. * Monitor plant health and identify pests or diseases; apply treatments as required. * Operate and maintain gardening tools and machinery such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers. * Ensure...

Interim Landscape Architect (Planning & Development) Location: Buckinghamshire Contract: Initial 6 months A Buckinghamshire local authority is seeking an experienced and qualified Landscape Architect to join its Planning service on an interim basis. The role will provide specialist landscape advice to support development management and ensure high-quality landscape and public realm outcomes across the district. Key Responsibilities: * Providing professional landscape advice in response to planning consultations * Assessing and advising on landscape and visual impacts, mitigation, and enhancement proposals * Negotiating with developers, agents, and consultants to secure acceptable landscape outcomes * Reviewing the design, specification, and quality of play areas and public open spaces * Assessing compliance with relevant standards ahead of transfer and adoption by District or Parish Councils * Working closely with planning...