Soft Landscape Gardener
From horticruitment
Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Soft Landscape Gardener to join the landscaping team.
Our client is a leading provider of premium landscaping services, renowned for delivering exceptional quality across diverse projects working closely with a variety of landscape architects, designers and landscapers. From private gardens to large-scale commercial developments, they specialise in creating and nurturing beautiful, sustainable outdoor spaces. As the company grows, they are now looking for a skilled and motivated Soft Landscape Gardener to join their talented team and contribute to the growing portfolio of outstanding projects.
As a Soft Landscape Gardener you will play a crucial role in the creation and enhancement of outdoor spaces. This hands-on position with the aim of achieving visually stunning and ecologically sound landscapes. You will work collaboratively with a passionate team of professionals and contribute to maintaining our high standards of craftsmanship and horticultural excellence.
As a Soft Landscaper Gardener, candidates will contribute to a variety of landscaping projects, with responsibilities tailored to your expertise and experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on both large-scale planting schemes and more detailed ornamental designs, ensuring diversity in your day-to-day work. Whether you specialise in hardy planting such as trees, shrubs, hedges, or have experience with the more ornamental side of planting, such as perennials, seasonal bedding, and grasses; we would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Hardy Planting:
- Planting trees, shrubs, hedges, and hardy plants to create robust and sustainable landscapes.
- Preparing planting areas, including soil cultivation, mulching, and fertilisation.
- Ensuring correct planting techniques to maximise plant establishment and growth.
Ornamental Planting:
- Planting perennials, grasses, seasonal bedding, and smaller ornamental species to create intricate and visually stunning displays.
- Interpreting planting plans to achieve precise and detailed designs.
- Providing care and maintenance for ornamental plants, including watering, pruning, and feeding.
General Responsibilities:
- Working to design specifications and maintaining high attention to detail.
- Using hand tools and machinery safely and effectively.
- Work with the Head of Landscapes and management team to meet project timelines and objectives.
- Monitoring plant health and addressing any issues, such as pests or diseases.
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment while adhering to health and safety regulations.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in soft landscaping, horticulture, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of hardy or ornamental plants, including their care and planting requirements.
- Ability to interpret planting plans and specifications.
- A passion for horticulture and a keen eye for detail and design.
- Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual labour in various weather conditions.
- Proficiency in using landscaping tools and machinery (training can be provided where needed).
- A positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
- Full UK driving license
What The Client Offers:
- Full uniform provided
- 5% Employer pension contribution scheme.
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Overtime available
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to work on prestigious projects alongside a skilled team.
Working hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 16:30pm with overtime available. Holiday entitlement 28 days per year (calculated on a pro rata basis). Please note the client does not automatically observe Bank Holidays as time off.
SALARY: up to £36,000 DOE
LOCATION: Hampshire
JOB No: H100
If this vacancy is of interest, please ‘Apply’ or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or email sophie@horticruitment.com
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