Horticulturist

Horticulturalist

• Duration: Temp-perm
• Hours: 7:30-3:30pm Monday to Friday

Working within a team you will be responsible for a range of activities from grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance to name a few. You will need to ensure a safe working environment is always maintained and carry out day to day maintenance and safety checks on all equipment

Responsibilities include:

* Carry out a range of horticultural maintenance activities, in accordance with best horticultural practices.
* Ensure that designated sites are designed, prepared and maintained to an exceptional standard of horticulture, cleanliness and overall appearance.
* Operate and maintain plant & machinery; plan and undertake routine maintenance of tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles; plan and organise machinery and vehicle servicing and repairs.
* Develop quotes and estimates for additional works and special projects.

To succeed, you will need:

• To be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Hold a full valid UK Driving License
• Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (e.g. strimmer's, backpack blowers, push mowers etc.)
• Experience in working in a busy team and providing a high-quality service.
• Formal horticultural qualification e.g. National Certificate in Horticulture, National Diploma, NVQ Level (amenity horticulture) or RHS is preferred
• PASMA training
• PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Licence is preferred