Gardener - 40976

Location : North London
Salary : 22-25K DOE
Vacancy type : Permanent
Vacancy ID : 40976

My Client based in North London are looking for a skilled Gardener to join their Team.Working within this beautiful Grade 2 listed Estate.  You will be assisting the Head Gardener in maintaining the grounds to a very high standard.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Assisting the Head Gardener to ensure the gardens are developed and maintained to the highest standards.
  • Developing a knowledge of all formal gardens and the specific practices required for each area.
  • Pruning and maintaining shrubs, trees and herbacous plants.
  • Soil cultivation and bed preparation.
  • Planting a wide variety of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and bedding plants, as per the planting schedule and layouts given by the Head Gardener.
  • Weeding of all areas.
  • Applying mulches.
  • Applying fertililisers where appropriate.
  • Watering
  • Lawn mowing and maintenance â?? strimming, edging, scarifying etc.
  • Maintaining paths and roads, including leaf blowing and power washing.
  • Maintaining water features and associated pumps and filtration systems.
  • Maintaining garden structures including sheds, fences, walls and gates.
  • Using and maintaining hand tools and basic garden machinery (leaf blowers, strimmers, lawnmowers) safely and effectively.
  • Using ladders and platforms where appropriate.
  • Using lifting equipment where appropriate.
  • Ensuring all equipment and machinery is properly cared for and informing the Head Gardener of any problems.
  • Checking and maintenance of irrigation system and informing Head Gardener of any issues.
  • Upholding all health & safety regulations and ensure that other team members are compliant.
  • Keeping all working areas in an orderly manner.
  • Partake in out of hours garden maintenance duties if requested.
  • Assisting at the Principalâ??s other properties if required.

Please quote 40976 when speaking with one of our consultants.

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