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Garden Maintenance Operative

J C Landscapes Ltd

Dartford

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GBP 36,000 - 39,000

Full time

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Job summary

A garden maintenance company in Dartford is seeking an experienced professional gardener to join its team. The position offers a salary range of £36,000-£39,000 plus overtime, with responsibilities including garden maintenance, client communication, and planning work efficiently. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience, a clean driver’s license, and a passion for horticulture. Company vehicle and PPE provided.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card
PPE and uniform provided

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in garden/grounds maintenance.
  • Clean driver’s licence is essential.
  • Basic handyman skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Perform garden maintenance like pruning, hedge cutting, and lawn mowing.
  • Communicate regularly with the office.
  • Suggest ideas to clients for garden improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail
Reliability
Garden maintenance knowledge
Communication skills
Team leadership

Education

NVQ Horticultural qualification

Tools

Garden maintenance tools (power & hand)
Job description
Overview

J C Landscapes Ltd is a long-established garden / grounds maintenance company. An exciting position has become available for full time, experienced professional to join our friendly team based in Dartford. The successful candidate will earn £36,000-£39,000 (plus overtime) depending on experience. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career & grow with the company in a most worthwhile industry.

Role Requirements
  • NVQ Horticultural qualification an advantage.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience.
  • A good eye for detail, punctual & reliable with a good work ethic.
  • Knowledge of plants, garden maintenance & the tools used (power & hand).
  • Basic handy man experience.
  • An enthusiastic & passionate attitude towards their work.
  • Clean driver’s licence is essential.
  • Discerning eye for detail.
  • Comfortable working alone as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to build relationships and to gain the respect and trust of clients and colleagues.
  • Due to the nature of the sites we attend you will be subject to a DBS check.
  • References will be requested if successful at interview.
Role Responsibilities
  • All aspects of garden maintenance such as pruning of shrubs, hedge cutting, weeding, lawn mowing.
  • Regular communication with the office when need be.
  • Be able to suggest ideas to clients to improve their gardens.
  • Have the ability to plan year-round work required in client’s gardens, prioritising work each visit knowing what needs to be done and when.
  • Confident in speaking to clients, updating them on the work being undertaken and making recommendations on ideas to improve and develop their garden.
Why should you apply?
  • To join a fantastic company.
  • To become part of a great team.
  • To showcase your knowledge and skill set.
  • You will be provided with a company vehicle and fuel card.
  • PPE and uniform are provided.
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