Gardener

Buchan and London Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier gardening recruitment service is seeking a highly experienced Horticulturalist/Senior Gardener in Greater London. This role involves overseeing garden projects, managing site staff, and ensuring the growth and health of plants. Candidates must have at least 2 years of horticultural experience, excellent communication skills, and a UK driving license. A competitive salary is offered along with 25 days of holiday and private healthcare benefits.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• 2+ years of horticultural knowledge is required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for effective interaction with clients.
• A UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee garden projects and site staff.
• Assist in the control of pest and disease.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Experience using power tools

Time management

Education

Horticultural qualification

Job description

Our award winning client requires a highly experienced Horticulturalist / Senior Gardener - this offers the opportunity to work on some top end domestic and commercial gardens. Soft landscaping experience required; horticultural knowledge is essential with a love and enthusiasm for plants and gardens with good communication and enjoys overseeing teams, whilst being able to show initiative. PA1, PA6 certs preferred. Driving is essential as there will be opportunity to cover maintenance runs with increased responsibility.

Job description

• Overseeing garden projects and site staff
• Hedge cutting, mowing and border edging
• Watering / Irrigation installation and repair
• Planting of annuals and bulbs knowledge
• Assist in the control of pest and disease
• Support the Lead Horticulturalist to ensure that your gardens reach full potential
• Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required.
• Support in the daily completion of job sheets highlighting future requirements.
• Flag any issues onsite to the office to mitigate client complaints.
• Assist in day-to-day maintenance of yard.
• Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.

Reporting any problems immediately.

• Be punctual and look tidy and presentable.
• Cover other maintenance runs when required.

You will need

• 2 years + horticultural knowledge
• Experience of using power tools / highly organised and efficient at time management.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with clients, operations team and designers.
• UK driving licence essential
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Good level of spoken English
• Horticultural qualification desirable

Your Reward

• Excellent salary depending on experience
• Employees benefit from 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays, private healthcare, critical illness cover