Maintenance Gardener
From horticruitment
Working For: horticruitment
Maintenance Gardener required
Job ref F550
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Gardener to join a well-respected award-winning company in London. The company has been responsible for numerous very high-profile projects throughout the city for many years and are currently expanding their maintenance arm, leading to an increasing number of high-profile contracts. The company has recently secured a new, long-term, large maintenance contract in southeast London. They are seeking an experienced 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.
Main Responsibilities:
The client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Gardener to join the team at their site near Elephant and Castle. 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 visitors. Our client is seeking an individual who is hard-working, knowledgeable, willing to learn and have 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.
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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