Quality Maintenance Gardener

Edens Landscapes has over 30 years’ experience and is one of the South’s leading garden maintenance companies. We cater for both the private and commercial sectors and have a well-earned reputation for reliability, quality and value. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a passion for gardening, a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic with a can-do approach and a personable manner to join our young, friendly team based in Bournemouth.

The successful candidate should have experience in all aspects of garden maintenance and will be expected to complete a wide variety of gardening tasks.

Responsibilities will include:

• Grass cutting with straight stripes.
• Weeding beds and borders.
• Pruning, dead heading and shrub maintenance.
• Straight hedge cutting.
• Operating various horticultural machinery including, mowers, hedge cutters, blowers, strimmers, chippers, chain saws and much more.
• Planting of shrubs and trees.
• As well as working for a fun, family run business this role offers an excellent salary with an additional discretionary bonus scheme and overtime available.

For the right candidate we offer:

• Relocation package with an immediate start
• Strong management structures
• Extensive training – both in-house and externally
• New, fully equipped, liveried van
• Workplace pension
• Full uniform provided
• Secure on-site parking
• Friendly team environment
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Candidates should be able to work between the hours of 7:30am and 4:30pm, conform to all PPE requirements and fill out Time Sheets. You will be working as part of a team and will be required to work to a high standard, be proactive and flexible in your approach to work. This is a physically demanding role and candidates must be prepared to work in all weather conditions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for gardening
• A full UK driving license, a Trailer licence would be an advantage
• Previous experience within the garden maintenance industry
• A dynamic, hands-on approach to work with strong leadership skills
• Certificates in spraying (PA1 PA6) would be an advantage
• Good practical skills in garden maintenance
• Competent in using the appropriate power tools when required
• Experience implementing quality standards and working to customer specifications