Head Gardener - Batley, United Kingdom - Atlas Green Ltd

Atlas Green Ltd
Atlas Green Ltd
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Batley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Atlas Green, a leading commercial grounds maintenance and landscaping contractor, is seeking an enthusiastic Head Gardener with strong traditional gardening skills to maintain the grounds at High Value show areans in and around the Yorkshire area.

A family owned and managed business, we believe in family values and the business is growing rapidly. A great company with an ethos for rewarding excellent work.


Responsibilities:


  • Managing a small team in day to day activities.
  • To undertake the full range of landscaping duties to a high standard.
  • Understand and articulate plans and drawings.
  • To have a good knowledge and understanding of plant types and varieties for all seasons.
  • Horticultural operations including formative pruning for a range of plants, annual seasonal bedding operations, pest & disease control, general grass cutting, watering of trees, shrubs and bedding plants
  • Hedge cutting, irrigation, strimming, edge reformation
  • Weed control
  • Ensure hand/power tools and grounds maintenance equipment, machinery and vehicles in your charge are secure, in good working order, carry out routine maintenance and refer major mechanical problems to your line manager
  • Participate in onthejob or other training/development courses to improve ability and effectiveness to carry out duties and completion of training notifications
  • Comply with all company and site procedures and regulations
  • Ensure an efficient and effective response to incidents/emergencies and maintain effective liaison with colleagues and external services
  • Ensure that you observe safety procedures and use safe working practices specifically with regard to COSHH and Risk Assessments, reporting accidents and near misses to your line manager
  • To undertake any other duties that may be required within your area of your responsibility.
DBS certificate checks to be undertaken.


In return we offer:

  • 28 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays)
  • A family run business.
  • Training and Development with exciting opportunities to further your career with the growth of the company.
  • Uniform and PPE is provided.
  • Workplace pension
  • Overtime available


Atlas Green is based in West Yorkshire and has easy access to the motorway network, making it well-positioned to serve clients across the north of England.

The company has recently relocated to larger premises to accommodate its growth and future expansion plans managed by Andy Ryder.


If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to join a reputable company with over 40 years of experience in the industry, please send your CV to us.

We look forward to hearing from you


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
Up to £29,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • On site Parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Experience:


  • A passionate gardener who has years of experience

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (essential)
  • PA1 / PA6 spraying licence preferred

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
Up to £29,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Experience:


  • Gardening: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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