Experienced Lead Gardener - London, United Kingdom - Gardening Squad

Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, reputable company, that is looking to grow and where you would participate as a valued, long-term member of the team.

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We are looking for a Lead Gardener to carry out daily garden maintenance appointments Monday to Friday.

This is a hands on role, where you will be provided with daily schedules to attend pre-booked garden service appointments and regular maintenance.

You will be expected to manage your time and team efficiently, carry out your duties to a high standard and deliver great customer service to your clients.

You will be working with an assist.


Role Requirements:

• Maintaining client gardens to the expected high standard.
• Liaising and communicating directly with clients and the office.
• Lawn care. Mowing, fertilizing, moss control.
• Plant, shrub and tree care: pruning, insect control, pest control, fertilizing.
• Paving/deck care: pressurewashing, bleaching, algaecide treatment, cleaning, sealing, oiling.
• Hedge trimming.
• Weed control.
• Mulching.
• Planting.
• Carrying out seasonal required tasks and activities.
• Installing Spring, Summer and Winter bedding arrangements.
• Operating and maintaining water irrigation systems.
• Operating and maintaining tools and machinery. Handtools, mower, blower, hedge trimmer, longarm trimmer, scarifier, pressurewasher.
• Operating and maintaining your assigned vehicle/van.
• Transportation and disposal of green waste at local refuse sites.
• Daily completion and submission of timesheets and expenses.
• Secure handling and storing of client keys and security/alarm codes.
• Ad hoc duties Person Specification
• Previous landscape maintenance experience is essential
• PA1 PA6 desired
• Recognized qualification or very high level of horticultural experience / Knowledge
• Full clean driving licence is essential

Very presentable with good client facing skills

• Fluent in English with good communication skills
• Good plant knowledge

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £35,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Head Gardener position