Gardener/landscaper - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - JDS Gardening

JDS Gardening

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Gardener/Landscaper

About us

Founded 9 years ago by Josh Dow with just a single lawn mower, JDS Gardening now supports 10 Full time field staff to deliver commercial grounds maintenance, gardening, tree surgery, and fencing.

Our plans for 2023 include expanding our services into waste management and launching an e-commence store.

We're a young, ambitious, rapidly growing business. We want people around us who will help shape the business.

In return, we offer a competitive salary with a full package of benefits including holiday, sick pay, and team social events.

The duties below form the principal areas of responsibility; however, these may change over time depending on the needs of the business.

The job

To undertake work to a high standard; liaise with our clients; take instructions and have a "can do" attitude.
Operate all garden machinery and tools in a safe and competent manor, operating to the highest industry standard.
Build rapport with our clients and be able to advise clients on potential improvements from a horticultural perspective.
Key maintenance tasks involve:
Strimming
Shrub Pruning
Hedge Trimming
Lawn Mowing
Flower bed maintenance
Weeding

What we want you to have

Licences:

Clean and full Driving License (preferred)
PA1 & PA6 (preferred)

Preferred Skillset:

Strong horticultural knowledge
Experience in all horticultural equipment.
Enhanced communication and organisational skills.
A willingness to learn new thing.
Time management and planning.
A positive attitude to execute, deliver and succeed in all aspects of life.
To listen carefully and liaise with clients.

Experience:

Gardener: 03 years (required)

Qualifications/Education:

NC in Horticulture/Landscaping (preferred).
HNC in Horticulture/Landscaping (preferred).

What we want to see

A team player
An enthusiastic and positive attitude
Someone who loves dealing with people and solving their problems
Strong work ethic
Ability to adapt to change and learn quickly

Job Type:
Part time or Full-time positions are available. With an initial probationary period, and then an opportunity to carry on if a "good fit" for the company.

This position is a seasonal role, however as the business continually grows the opportunity to join the team on a fulltime basis throughout the winter is a possibility.

Pay

£11.44-£12.50 p/h

Pay:
£11.44-£18.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits: