Mobile Maintenance Gardener / Horticulturalist - West London and Surrey

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Mobile Maintenance Gardener / Horticulturalist– Job Spec

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our growing business as a Mobile Maintenance Gardener for a prestigious portfolio of clients. Driving is a requisite of this job as a van is provided.

Our beautiful high-end gardens are mainly based in and around London and Surrey.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have a recognised horticultural qualification and proven experience gardening in a high-end gardens, 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.

We 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road