Gardeners and Assistant Gardeners - Etchingham, United Kingdom - City Escapes

City Escapes

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Etchingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Due to demand we are seeking both qualified and skilled maintenance gardeners and groundspeople as well as Assistant Gardeners to tend to high end domestic gardens, residential gated communities and generally higher end grounds where presentation is key.

Duties, but not limited to:

Weeding and border cultivation
Plant pruning maintenance and regen, and training of.
Mowing with either pedestrian or ride on mowers as appropriate
Lawn edging and strimming.
Lawn treatments eg weed and moss control, aeration, scarification
Hedge cutting.
Planting and mulching
Project works
Van and machine cleanliness
HSE compliant
Ability to work in rain or shine
Flexibility and reliability
Admin tasks

Ideally, you will be or have;

A valid UK valid Driving license. A must have.
Able to operate competently a full range of garden machinery though full training will be given.
A horticultural qualification, good knowledge of gardening or the enthusiasm to learn the trade.
Supervisors to have diverse Horticultural ability for large, currently up to 10 acres, as well as more typical sized gardens and grounds.
PA1 PA6 advantageous but not necessary, training will be offered to those suitable.
The desire to learn plants, get on, be flexible and reliable.
Physically fit for this demanding profession.
Personable, capable and of a trustworthy reliable manner.
Client interaction and team communication skills.
HSE awareness but training will be offered.
Ability to follow procedures as well as enthuse and direct others as applicable.
Take pride in your work.

In return we offer

By negotiation a remuneration package to reflect your individual skills, experience and ability that may well be in excess of the range indicated.
Dedicated fully equipped liveried vans.
A pleasant varied work environment based on a regular cycle of visits in summer to team specific gardens.
Responsibility and opportunities for role development.
Uniforms and all PPE.
On going training.
Pension contributions.
28 days paid leave inc Christmas through to New Year shutdown.