Maintenance Gardener
From horticruitment
Working For: horticruitment
Maintenance Gardener required
Job Ref L666
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Maintenance Gardener to join a highly respected, award-winning company based in London. This company has delivered prestigious projects across the city and continues to grow. They are looking for an experienced Gardener eager to work on various commercial gardens, and roof gardens throughout London. The number of sites visited per day can vary. When initially starting, the successful candidate will work alongside an employee until confidence grows, with the intent to potentially inherit their own round. Career progression is very much present within this business for the successful candidate.
Main Responsibilities:
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- General maintenance tasks such as pruning, weeding, watering, planting, mulching.
- Lawn maintenance and care.
- An understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
- Strong knowledge of plants.
- Competence with handheld tools and machinery.
- Ensuring each site is kept to a high standard by managing garden waste and removing litter.
Key Skills:
The ideal candidate will possess strong plant knowledge, excellent communication skills, are trustworthy and have a desire to grow. A PA1/PA6 spraying certificate, a full and clean driving licence and a CSCS would be desirable, however not essential.
Once the successful candidate has gained confidence working alongside a colleague, they will be expected to complete solo rounds via means of the London tube.
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Travel expenses covered.
- Opportunity for a tax-free bonus at the end of each year.
Working Hours are 7:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday.
If this Maintenance Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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