Experienced Lead Gardener
- Employer
- Gardening Squad
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- Up to £30K DOE + Van
- Closing date
- 28 Feb 2022
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- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Gardening Jobs
- Sector
- Horticultural Specialist
Experienced Lead Gardener
Up to £30K DOE + Van / North West, West & South West London
Temp to perm Contract – Immediate start although can be flexible with notice periods etc.
**This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, reputable company, that is looking to grow** **and where you would participate as a valued, long-term member of the team**
For more information on us please visit gardeningsquad.co.uk and gsqlandscapes.co.uk.
We are looking for a Lead Gardener to carry out daily garden maintenance appointments Monday to Friday. This is a hands on role, where you will be provided with daily schedules to attend pre-booked garden service appointments and regular maintenance. You will be expected to manage your time and team efficiently, carry out your duties to a high standard and deliver great customer service to your clients. You will be working with an assist.
Role Requirements:
- Maintaining client gardens to the expected high standard.
- Liaising and communicating directly with clients and the office.
- Lawn care.
- Mowing, fertilizing, moss control.
- Plant, shrub and tree care: pruning, insect control, pest control, fertilizing.
- Paving/deck care: pressure-washing, bleaching, algaecide treatment, cleaning, sealing, oiling.
- Hedge trimming.
- Weed control.
- Mulching.
- Planting.
- Carrying out seasonal required tasks and activities.
- Installing Spring, Summer and Winter bedding arrangements.
- Operating and maintaining water irrigation systems.
- Operating and maintaining tools and machinery.
- Hand-tools, mower, blower, hedge trimmer, long-arm trimmer, scarifier, pressure-washer.
- Operating and maintaining your assigned vehicle/van.
- Transportation and disposal of green waste at local refuse sites.
- Daily completion and submission of timesheets and expenses.
- Secure handling and storing of client keys and security/alarm codes.
- Ad hoc duties
Person Specification
- Previous landscape maintenance experience is essential
- PA1 PA6 desired
- Recognized qualification or very high level of horticultural experience / Knowledge
- Full clean driving licence is essential
- Very presentable with good client facing skills
- Fluent in English with good communication skills
- Good plant knowledge
- Living Locally West London or within reasonable distance
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