Landscape Gardening - London, United Kingdom - Maxwell Richards

Maxwell Richards

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Horticultural Assistant

Excellent salary depending on experience (24k to 27k)

Ongoing training and development

25 days paid holiday a year plus bank holidays

Paid day off on your birthday

A good basic knowledge of horticulture and experience within the industry is required; a desire to learn and develop is vital.

You will need to have excellent attention to detail, be good at communicating and enjoy being part of a close knit team, whilst being able to show initiative.

Job description:

Weeding and seasonal pruning and planting.
Hedgecutting.
Lawn mowing and border edging.
Watering.
Irrigation installation and repair.
Plantingofannualsandbulbs.
Assistinthecontrolofpestanddisease
Support the Horticulturalist foreman
Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required.
Assist in daytoday maintenance of yard.
Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools. Reporting any problems immediately.
Be punctual and look tidy and presentable.
Cover other maintenance runs when required.
Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.

You will need:

12 years + horticultural knowledge
Experience of using power tools and maintaining gardens
Internal plant knowledge/experience in maintaining internal plants desireable but not essential
A desire to develop and learn
To be highly organised and efficient at time management.
Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with clients, operations team and designers.
UK driving licence beneficial
Right to live and work in the UK
Good level of spoken English

Your Reward:

Excellent salary depending on experience (24k to 27k)
Ongoing training and development
25 days paid holiday a year plus bank holidays
Paid day off on your birthday
Discretionary bonus
Be part of an ambitious and fun team

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits: