Garden Maintenance Operative

Location : SW London
Salary : £30K-33,000 DOE
Vacancy type : Permanent
Vacancy ID : 48169

Our High end client specialised in Design, build and Maintenance. Thet are based in SW London and are seeking a Garden maintenance operative to join their team. Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, The Maintenance Operative participates in the day-to-day maintenance of the designated gardens. Responsibilities include carrying out various garden tasks as requested, care of equipment and tools, and following instructions as required.

Tasks include:

  • Ensure that the appearance of our clientâ??s gardens meet or exceed expectations and that RSLâ??s goals of excellent client service are always achieved.
  • Communicate regularly with the Maintenance Team Leader regarding day-to-day maintenance operations including reporting any unusual conditions.
  • Carry out maintenance tasks as requested in the most efficient and timely manner.
  • â?¢Comply with all RSL policies and health and safety procedures as appropriate and encourage others to follow them.
  • Care for assigned equipment and notify the Maintenance Team Leader of any required repairs.
  • Maintain effective employee, client and public relations.
  • Log own timesheets/hours and absenteeism on relevant employee online portals.
  • Any other duties assigned by the Maintenance Team Leader.

You must have:

  • Minimum of one year experience in residential garden maintenance/soft landscaping, or a combination of transferable skills, love of working outdoors and keenness to learn & progress.
  • A basic knowledge of: methods, materials, tools and equipment used in garden maintenance operation standard horticultural practices (planting, pruning, fertilising, etc.) growth characteristics and identification of a wide variety of plants
  • Basic first aid certificate or greater
  • Ability to take and follow instructions.
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Great cooperation and team skills
  • High levels of ethical conduct, including timekeeping and attendance
  • Able to work autonomously.
  • High standards of work and attention to detail
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain organisation and a positive attitude.
  • Desirable: horticultural qualifications
  • Desirable: PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates.
  • Desirable: Drivers Licence.
  • Physical aptitude to working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions - physical demands include lifting and carrying, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, kneeling and repetitive motion.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Please quote 48169 when speaking with one of our consultants.

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