Gardening Work, Jobs in Abingdon, Oxf (with Salaries)

Caretaker/ Gardener
GDST —Oxford
- £27,171 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
- School
Gardener
Samuels gardening services —Oxford
- £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Flexitime
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Gardener
VANGARDENING LIMITED —Oxford
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Driving
Quick apply
Estate Gardener
The Lakes by Yoo —Cirencester
- £35,349.60 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Time management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Assistant Gardener
Woolton House Estate —Newbury
- £28,885 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Hand tools
Quick apply
Garden Maintenance Worker
Pioneer landscapes and maintenance ltd —Thame
- From £31,200 a day
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Hand tools
Quick apply
Grounds Maintenance Operative
BGG Garden and Tree Care —Faringdon
- £24,500 - £35,000 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Gardener
Ben Knight Gardens Ltd —Chipping Norton
- £27,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Free parking
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Head Gardener
Chilton Estate —Hungerford
- £26,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Hand tools
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Gardener full or part time
Quinlan Garden Services Ltd —Aylesbury
- From £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Experienced Head Gardener
Midwinter Landscaping —Wantage
- £32,000 - £36,400 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
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Senior Nursery Grower
Asgar Farm —Hungerford
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Excel
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Gardener
Audley Group —Stokenchurch
- £25,798.50 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Weekend Garden Centre Assistant (Food & Beverage)
Hillier Nurseries Ltd —Hermitage
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Horticulture Lead
Juniper House School —Reading
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Pinnacle Group —Reading
- £13.45 an hour
- Driving
- Power tools
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Gardener
Estelle Manor —Witney
- £3,000 - £30,900 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Employee discount
Quick apply
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Weekend Garden Centre Assistant
Hillier Nurseries Ltd —Hermitage
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
13d
Horticultural Technician
Contechs —Arborfield
- £14.85 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Scapes Group Ltd. —High Wycombe
- From £27,352 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Caretaker/ Gardener

GDST -
Oxford

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£27,171 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Maintenance
Gardening
Communication skills

Full job description

Employer

Oxford High School - GDST

Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Contract Length

Permanent

Salary

£27,171 plus benefits.

Posted

24th June 2026

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Expires

5th August 2026 11:59 PM

Contract Type

Permanent

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Job ID

1562292

Job Reference

CGJUNE26

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Contract Type :Permanent
Contract Length: Permanent
Job ID: 1562292

Required: June 2026

Contract Term: Permanent

Competitive Salary plus benefits: £27,171.00

Working Pattern: Full time, all year round, 36 hour week, working five days out of the seven. There will be a requirement to work early, late and occasional weekend shifts. Hours will vary due to lettings and events and may include week and weekend days.

Please be aware that a degree of flexibility with your working arrangements is required to meet the needs of the busy school calendar.

Oxford High School is seeking a reliable, proactive and hardworking Caretaker/Gardener to help maintain our school premises and grounds to a high standard. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Site & Security

Assist in the security of the school premises, including locking/unlocking buildings and monitoring alarms and surveillance systems.

Ensure external areas, gym and swimming pool are secure when not in use.

Support the maintenance of access systems, locks and keys.

Premises Maintenance

Carry out general repairs and maintenance to buildings, furniture and equipment.

Support planned preventative maintenance and respond promptly to emergency repairs.

Assist with monitoring heating, lighting, water systems, fire alarms and other site services.

Help maintain records relating to safety checks and inspections.

Grounds & Gardening

Maintain landscaped areas, lawns, hedges, planted areas and sports fields across all school sites.

Carry out mowing, pruning, planting, watering, weeding and seasonal garden maintenance.

Keep school grounds free from litter and vegetation debris.

Maintain gardening equipment and report faulty tools or machinery.

Assist in designing and developing attractive planting schemes.

Health & Safety

Follow all health and safety procedures and risk assessments.

Assist with fire safety checks, evacuation procedures and site safety routines.

Support waste management and site cleanliness.

Provide emergency first aid if qualified.

General Duties

Assist with porterage, deliveries and room setups for school events.

Support school functions, lettings and open days when required.

Maintain positive working relationships with staff, pupils, parents and contractors.

Opportunity to assist with minibus driving following appropriate training.

About You

The successful candidate will:

Have practical maintenance and gardening experience.

Be organised, dependable and able to work independently.

Take pride in maintaining high standards across the school environment.

Have good communication and teamwork skills.

Be flexible to support occasional evening or weekend requirements.

Hold a driving licence (desirable).

About Oxford High School:

Since its foundation over 150 years ago in the heart of Oxford’s historic city centre, Oxford High School GDST has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.

Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work. As well as our commitment to girls’ education, we are committed to investing in our staff’s personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the Girls’ Day School Trust network.

Benefits:

As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:

Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous pension schemes
Free life assurance benefit
Free school lunches
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Application Details:

For further details and to apply please click on the button below.

Closing Date: 2359 Wednesday 5th August 2026

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are received; please note that the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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