Position Overview & Specifications

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: