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Maintenance Operative - High-End

Employer
Fresh Horticultural Careers
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
£30k
Closing date
5 Nov 2024
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Job Details

Location: South West London

Job Description

Our client seeks a Maintenance Operative to participate in the day to day maintenance of designated gardens and is directed by the Team Leader. Responsibilities include carrying out various garden tasks as requested, care of equipment and tools, and following instructions as required.

Accountable to

Maintenance Team Leader and Maintenance Supervisors

Requirements

  • Minimum of one year experience in residential garden maintenance/soft landscaping, or a combination of transferable skills, love of working outdoors and keenness to learn & progress.
  • A basic knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in garden maintenance operations, standard horticultural practices (planting, pruning, fertilising, etc.) and growth characteristics and identification of a wide variety of plants
  • Basic first aid certificate or greater
  • Desirable: horticultural qualifications
  • Desirable: PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates.
  • Desirable: Drivers Licence.
  • 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.
     

Non Exhaustive task list
 

  • Ensure that the appearance of our clients gardens meet or exceed expectations and that our clients goals of excellent client service are always achieved.
  • Communicate regularly with the Maintenance Team Leader regarding day to day maintenance operations including reporting any unusual conditions.
  • Carry out maintenance tasks as requested in the most efficient and timely manner.
  • Comply with all company policies and health and safety procedures as appropriate and encourage others to follow them.
  • Care for assigned equipment and notify the Maintenance Team Leader 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 Team Leader.


Benefits

  • 8am to 4.30pm 5 days per week Monday to Friday

(with overtime/weekend work available.)

  • 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Length of service holiday accrual (up to 25 days).
  • Birthday day off
  • Pension scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee e learning platform
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Quarterly social events
  • Salary: £ 30,000 per annum 

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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