Skilled Gardener
From horticruitment
Working For: Horticruitment
Skilled Gardener Required
Job Ref: M444
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join the team maintaining a new 32-acre park, recently opened, becoming London’s largest public park created in over a decade, since the creation of the Olympic Park.
The Client:
A well-respected award-winning company, our client has been responsible for numerous very high-profile projects throughout the city of London and are currently expanding their maintenance arm, leading to an increasing number of high-profile contracts. The company has recently secured a new and exciting contract in the Wandsworth/Tooting area. They are seeking an experienced and Skilled Gardener, working as part of the existing site team. In addition to a competitive salary, the client will generously pay for the travel expenses of the successful candidate.
The Site:
The park is being developed in stages, with families already enjoying its first phase. When fully completed, it will feature sports pitches, amphitheatre, formal gardens, community and sensory gardens, playgrounds, ponds, a youth shelter and wonderful footbridges. In terms of biodiversity, the park will have over 700 new trees from more than 30 native British species, like birch, alder, oak, and beech, contributing to local environmental efforts. The park is expected to open in phases, with full completion anticipated by 2025.
Main Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the landscaped areas, ensuring the site remains a beautiful, safe and welcoming environment for the employees within the building. This is a client-facing role and the successful candidate will need to be professional at all times, dealing with any questions or enquiries the client may have. Our client is seeking an individual who is hard-working, knowledgeable, willing to learn and has good time keeping. Candidates will have the ability to work as part of a team or individually under their own initiative.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Carry out regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, pruning, and trimming to ensure all landscaped areas are kept in optimal condition.
- Water, fertilise, and provide care to plants, shrubs, trees, and lawns, ensuring their health and vitality.
- Assist in planting seasonal flowers, shrubs, and trees in accordance with the site’s landscape design plan.
- Identify and manage pests and diseases, using appropriate methods to maintain plant health.
- Ensure the site is kept clean by removing litter and managing garden waste appropriately.
- Perform basic repairs and maintenance to hard landscaping features such as pathways, edging, and garden furniture.
- Monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use and plant health.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself, team members and the public.
- Regularly report to the Head Gardener on the status of the site, including any issues or improvements needed.
Key Skills:
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, having the ability to work under their own initiative while taking pride in their work and completing tasks to a high standard throughout all tasks on the large site. An understanding of Health and Safety regulations is essential. A PA1/PA6 spraying certificate would be desirable, however not essential.
- Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in landscape/garden maintenance or a similar role.
- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of plants, horticultural practices, and landscape maintenance techniques.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physical tasks in various weather conditions.
- Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to maintain high standards of garden aesthetics.
- Communication: Good communication skills to work effectively with the team and report to the supervisor.
- Certification: Relevant horticultural qualifications (e.g., RHS Level 2) are desirable but not essential.
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Travel expenses covered.
- Opportunity for a tax-free bonus at the end of each year.
- Contribute to the upkeep of one of London’s premier green spaces
Working Hours are 7:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday.
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