Gardener - Sittingbourne, United Kingdom - The London Cremation Company

The London Cremation Company

Verified Company

Sittingbourne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Gardener to join the Gardens team at Garden of England Crematorium.

The role is based on our tranquil grounds and is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the peaceful, reflective and meaningful space we create for our visitors.

The role involves working to maintain formal and informal lawns, beds and borders, woodland, water features and garden furniture.

The role includes car park duties, directing visitors and being outdoors most of the time in all weathers.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs:

Carry out all gardening duties necessary to maintain and upkeep the Crematorium's gardens including grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, removing weeds and planting.
Maintain an awareness of the location, types and allotment of garden memorials. Liaise with the Administration and Memorial Teams and/or clients in order to assist with the placing and upkeep of memorials.
Regularly clear items from memorials left by the public.
Carry out maintenance and care of plants in the Chapel and waiting area.
Assist with the construction of memorials.
Maintain and clean the memorial areas, boulder stones, seats, garden furniture and equipment.
Ensure that the car parks, entrances and forecourts of the crematorium are clear and tidy prior to each days' services including carrying out a daily litter patrol to ensure excellent presentation of the crematorium.
Remain fully conversant and compliant with the company's Health and Safety policy.

Required Key Skills & Competencies

Ability to carry out a physically demanding job, involving lifting heavy objects and remaining on your feet for long periods of time in various weather conditions.
Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques.
Proactively seeks to obtain the information required to do the job. Passes on accurate and timely information including reporting necessary repairs or needing tools and / or equipment.
Remains positive and proactive at all times.
A helpful and supportive team member.
Anticipates and responds to the needs of the Company and its customers, looking for and using opportunities to exceed customer expectations.
Demonstrates excellent timekeeping and attendance.
At all times behaves and acts in a manner befitting the position held and the nature of the company's business, including demonstrating compassion and patience with mourners.
Takes ownership of their own Training and Development and partakes in any training deemed necessary by the line manager or management.
Supports the training and development of apprentices, work experience students and new staff when required.

Desirable Skills & Competencies

Trained, experienced and certified to use a ride on lawn mower, tractor, Golf Buggy, Pesticides, Forward Tipping Dumper, 360 Excavator Digger, hand lawn mower, hedge strimmer, powered hand tools and other horticultural machinery safely and professionally.

Benefits: