Garden Maintenance Foreman - London, United Kingdom - Meridian

Meridian

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Meridian require Garden Maintenance Foreman to join an award-winning landscape design company, ideally based within the M25.

Up to £32,000 + profit share + 23 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + continuous training + career progression opportunities.

Our clients projects are based in and around the M25 and across the Home Counties.

Our client design, build and tend landscapes for private individuals, businesses, and organisations across the UK and beyond.

From Chelsea show gardens to hard-working public spaces and stunning private retreats - they have a reputation for building some of the industry's most admired landscapes.

Constructing award-winning gardens takes talent, teamwork, and a real empathy for design, materials and plants.

Working closely with design and horticulture professionals, their build teams are a cornerstone and known for their extensive training and professional approach.

They are inclusive in decision-making and always keen to hear new ideas and different perspectives.

They work hard but know how to have fun too with a programme of relaxed and friendly social events with plenty of opportunities to socialise.

In return for your talent and dedication they offer competitive salaries, a profit share scheme and 23 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays).

They're focused on personal development, and all of their team benefit from on-the-job training and external courses, as well as their own horticulture academy.

Responsibilities will include:

Help manage garden maintenance for an exciting mix of landscapes - from small gardens, to city courtyards, modern roof terraces and large country gardens.

Diagnose and treat problems in plants and keep disease under control.
Work with garden irrigation systems.
Liaise with clients - listening to their needs and ensuring satisfaction.
Work efficiently to tight deadlines, whilst keeping to health and safety and quality procedures
Skills Required

At least 3 years of experience in gardening, with 2 of those in a team leader or foreman role

Strong communication skills - as you'll need to provide great customer service, as well as being able to listen and effectively communicate with clients, staff and managers.

Be able to effectively manage a team
Qualified to at least Level 3 or equivalent (eg. RHS National Diploma etc.)
Have PA1 / PA6
Be able to use a range of small machinery
Full clean driving license, with experience in van driving.