Company: BUCHAN AND LONDON RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £28000 - £35000/annum plus vehicle & good package
Our client is a successful company that work in high-end projects within London area, covering all aspects of garden maintenance and landscaping.
They carry out high-quality work for clients situated mainly in the London areas. They are currently looking for a highly experienced Horticulturalist; this offers the opportunity to work on some top end domestic and commercial gardens.
Soft landscaping experience required; horticultural knowledge is essential with a love and enthusiasm for plants and gardens with good communication and enjoys being part of a close-knit team, whilst being able to show initiative. PA1, PA6 certificates also preferred
Driving is essential as there will be opportunity to cover maintenance runs with increased responsibility.
Job description:
• Weeding and seasonal pruning and planting / spraying
• Hedge cutting
• Lawn mowing and border edging
• Watering • Irrigation installation and repair
• Planting of annuals and bulbs
• Assist in the control of pest and disease
• Support the Lead Horticulturalist to ensure that your gardens reach full potential
• Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required.
• Support in the daily completion of job sheets highlighting future requirements.
• Flag any issues onsite to the office to mitigate client complaints.
• Assist in day-to-day maintenance of yard.
• Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools.
Reporting any problems immediately.
• Be punctual and look tidy and presentable.
• Cover other maintenance runs when required.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.
• Attend staff meetings.
You will need: • 2 years + horticultural knowledge
• Experience of using power tools and maintaining gardens • To be highly organised and efficient at time management.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with clients, operations team and designers.
• UK driving licence essential
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Good level of spoken English
• Horticultural qualification desirable
Your Reward:
• Excellent salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to earn more through over time and covering runs
• Ongoing training and development
• Employees benefit from 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, private healthcare, critical illness cover