2 Days Static - 3 Days Mobile Maintenance Gardener - High-End
Location : London & Buckinghamshire
Salary : £27K - £30K
Vacancy type : Permanent
Vacancy ID : 49393
Our client currently have an exciting opportunity to join their growing business as a Maintenance Gardener for a prestigious portfolio of clients.
Our client designs, builds and maintains exceptional gardens and external spaces for high end properties throughout London.
You will work mainly in West London/ Central / North London however there may be the need to travel to other places on London. You will work on 1 to 2 gardens a day and will have a set round on a rotation so will be re-visiting the same gardens generally on a fortnightly basis.
You would then work 2 days a week in Chesham in Buckinghamshire. Sometimes in a team of 2 sometimes alone.
The client will consider people looking for a part time role for the garden in Chesham, you would be working in a stunning garden. However they wouldnt be able to offer a company vehicle for a part time role.
This client boasts an extensive and varied portfolio of beautiful gardens and need exceptional gardeners with fantatstic plant knowlegde who are committed to delivering a quality horticultural service to clients.
Ideally, the successful candidate will have a recognised horticultural qualification and proven experience gardening at the highest level, both private domestic and commercial sites.
Day to day responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
Horticulture
- All aspects of horticulture; specialised and more general
- All aspects of lawn care
- Chemical applications and record keeping (PA1 & PA6 preferable but not essential)
- Subject to training and supervision as required
- Ground clearance and seasonal work
- Sweeping and maintenance of hard surfaces / furniture within the gardens
- Tending to beds, borders and containers
- Specialised pruning and trimming
- Maintenance / cleaning of water features and day to day maintenance of irrigation systems
- Safe operation of machinery subject to training
As well as exceptional horticultural ability the candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills / qualities:
- Cooperative and enthusiastic nature
- Ability to work positively in a team
- Willing to take direction and follow instruction as required
- Able to work independently and take ownership for work
- High levels of energy and self-motivation
- Strong attention to detail
- A pro-active and can-do attitude
- Good time-management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong work ethic
- Integrity and discretion
- A desire to develop personally and undertake training
- A full clean driving licence required for candidates doing a mobile round.
- A company van is part of the package.
- They are able to offer a competitive salary for the right candidate, dependent on experience and qualifications and 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
- Uniform, PPE and relevant training will be provided.
- Uniform, PPE and relevant training will be provided.
Please quote 49393 when speaking with one of our consultants.