Garden Maintenance Team leader

Our High end client specialised in Design, build and Maintenance. They are based in SW London and are seeking a Garden maintenance operative to join their team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the  Maintenance Team Leader oversees the day-to-day maintenance of the designated gardens and is directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. Responsibilities include carrying out & assigning various garden tasks, care of equipment and tools, and reporting of issues.

Duties:

• Responsible for assigned vehicle, garden portfolio and Maintenance Operative.
• Ensure that the appearance of our client’s gardens meet or exceed expectations and that RSL’s goals of excellent client service are always achieved.
• Communicate regularly with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding day-to-day maintenance operations including reporting any unusual conditions.
• Carry out & assign maintenance tasks in the most efficient and timely manner.
• Comply with all RSL policies and health and safety procedures as appropriate and encourage others to follow them.
• Care for assigned equipment and notify the Maintenance Supervisor of any required repairs.
• Maintain effective employee, client and public relations.
• Log own timesheets/hours and absenteeism on relevant employee online portals.
• Any other duties assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Relevant experience in high end residential garden maintenance/soft landscaping, or a combination of transferable skills, love of working outdoors and keenness to learn & progress.
• An in-depth knowledge of:
  o methods, materials, tools and equipment used in garden maintenance operations.
  o standard horticultural practices (planting, pruning, fertilising, etc.)
  o growth characteristics and identification of a wide variety of plants

The ideal Candidate should have:

• Desirable: Basic first aid certificate or greater
• Desirable: RHS Level 2 or equivalent experience
• Essential: Drivers Licence.
• Essential: PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates.
• Physical aptitude to working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions - physical demands include lifting and carrying, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, kneeling and repetitive motion.
• Ability to take and follow instructions.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Great cooperation and team skills
• High levels of ethical conduct, including timekeeping and attendance
• Able to work autonomously.
• High standards of work and attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain organisation and a positive attitude.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.