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Location - London & Buckinghamshire
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 in West/North London, Surrey and the M4 corridor.
You will work in West London/ Central / North London 2-3 days a week and 2 days a week minimum in Chesham in Buckinghamshire.
Part time to cover the work on Buckinghamshire only may be considered.
They boast an extensive and varied portfolio of beautiful gardens needs an exceptional gardener who is 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.
