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Garden Maintenance Foreman - 39598

Employer
Fresh Horticultural Careers
Location
London
Salary
£30,000 DOE
Closing date
29 Jul 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Gardening Jobs
Sector
Groundskeeping & Maintenance

Job Details

 

As a long established award winning company, we are looking to recruit an experienced maintenance foreman to join our expanding organisation, working in some of the most desirable locations in London and the Home Counties.

You will be part of a knowledgeable and friendly team working on an interesting mix of small gardens, courtyards, roof terraces, London squares and large country gardens. With a mix of own build, high profile designer projects and private spaces in both domestic and commercial sectors.

 Responsibilities

 Leading Teams and ensuring H&S ahead to

  • Organising rotas including holidays and sickness cover
  • Mowing & lawn care maintenance
  • Ground preparation
  • Seasonal planting
  • weeding
  • pruning
  • strimming
  • Keeping gardens clear of debris

 

Person Specification

 

At least 3 years’ experience in gardening. With 2 of those in a team leader/foreman role.

 

  • Full clean driving license (previous van driving experience essential).
  • Excellent working knowledge of plants, their requirements and ability to recognise disorders and treat problems,
  • A basic knowledge of irrigation systems.
  • Ability to use a range of small machinery.
  • Great customer service skills.
  • Staff management skills.
  • Ability to listen and effectively communicate between clients, staff and managers.
  • Qualified to at least Level 3 or equivalent (e.g. RHS. National Diploma etc.)
  • PA1/PA6

Company

We possess over 20 years recruitment experience and have specialised in the Gardening, Landscaping and Horticulture industries since 1999. Typically we have 150+ permanent vacancies covering all areas of the horticultural industry, from operatives to senior management.To apply for any of our vacancies please complete our simple online application form by visiting www.freshhortcareers.com.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7793 7825
Location
London
SE11 4BA
United Kingdom

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