Gardener

Enschede

€17,00 – €23,50 /hrPart-timeEnglish

About the job

We are looking for an experienced gardener to independently maintain the garden of a private estate near Enschede. Besides the gardening work, one day a week you will work alongside a group of people with mild intellectual disabilities who help with tasks in the garden. The role covers three fixed days a week, with the option to expand to full time by working two additional days at a large grounds maintenance organisation in the Enschede region.

What you'll do

Independently maintain the garden of the estate
Care for lawns, flower beds, trees, shrubs and hedges
Carry out pruning, maintenance and seasonal work
Flag maintenance needs and opportunities for improvement
One day a week: supervise a group of workers with limited access to the labour market
Work with the current supervisor to organise and divide tasks
Make sure the work environment is safe and pleasant
Work with various hand tools and machines, and maintain them
Discuss wishes and plans for the garden and surrounding grounds with the opdrachtgever (client)

What we ask

Proven experience as a gardener or grounds maintenance worker
Able to work independently and take responsibility
Knowledge of plants, trees and maintenance techniques
Willing to work with people who need support, and able to motivate them
Good communication skills
Category B driving licence
Proactive attitude and attention to quality, safety and teamwork

What we offer

Salary from €2,890 to €4,035 gross per month (based on 40 hours a week), depending on knowledge and experience
Pension and holiday entitlement in line with the applicable CAO (collective labour agreement, a sector-wide contract that sets pay and conditions)
A three-day role with the option to grow to five days a week
A high level of independence and responsibility
Varied work that combines grounds maintenance with supervisory tasks
A unique workplace on a beautiful private estate
A committed and professional working environment

How to apply