Gardener / Horticulturalist / Garden Maintenance / Prestigious Estate

AWD online; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established private members club in South West London is seeking a Gardener/Horticulturalist to maintain its gardens. The role requires a passion for horticulture, flexibility for seasonal work, and previous gardening experience. Candidates should possess relevant horticulture qualifications and be motivated team players. Competitive salary of £28,808 - £30,808 per annum, overtime, and various benefits included.

Benefits

Staff Fund of £550

2 days ‘Life Leave’ per annum

Generous company pension matching

On-site parking

Meals while on duty

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Gardening / Horticultural position.
• Working knowledge of garden maintenance tasks.
• Ability to follow health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Soil cultivation and plant maintenance tasks.
• Lawn maintenance and cultivation including mowing.
• Use and maintenance of gardening tools and machinery.

Skills

Gardening experience

Horticulture knowledge

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds level 2 Horticulture

PA1, PA2, PA6a spraying certificates

Job description

Gardener / Horticulturalist with a wide range of experience in gardening and horticulture, an interest in gardening maintenance and the flexibility to work in a seasonal role is required for a well-established private members club based in South West London.

SALARY: £28,808 - £30,808 per annum + Overtime + Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: South West London (SW15)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week,6.00am to 2.30pm,plus some weekend working

The work is seasonal and varies dependent on the time of the year and the weather conditions but inevitably is working outside in a garden environment. Work is task orientated and will revolve around the detailed schedule.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Gardener / Horticulturalistwith a wide range of experience in gardening and horticulture, an interest in gardening maintenance and the flexibility to work in a seasonal role.

Working as the Gardener / Horticulturalist you will join the Course and Grounds maintenance department. The organisation’s formal gardens are undergoing an improvement programme, and they are looking to recruit someone with the ability to deliver high quality work to assist with this process.

As the Gardener / Horticulturalist you will need to be very motivated and productive, with a range of experience in general gardening management as well as offering basic formal qualifications.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as Gardener / Horticulturalistwill include:

• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation, blowing and planting

• Maintain prorogation unit, ‘poly tunnel’ and nursery frames. Watering, weeding and fertilizing duties to maintain and promote health of the plants

• Lawn maintenance and cultivation – Mowing with pedestrian cylinder or rotary machines / seeding and fertilizer application

• The use and maintenance of hand tools and basic light machinery and plant. For example, hedge trimming, blowing debris and strimming grass areas with line trimmer

• The work schedule may include group activities or lone working dependent on the task to be completed

• Be aware of Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current Health & Safety at Work legislation

• Ensure all equipment, machinery and buildings are secure

• Keep the work and welfare facilities, tool sheds and staff toilets clean and tidy

• Be aware of and report any security risks posed within the club

• Apply chemicals where appropriate and possess or be working toward chemical application licences

• To undergo training as required

• Keep the gardens, thoroughfares and highway footpaths clear and free from litter at all times

• Carry out gritting, salt spreading, snow cleaning, as necessary, including highway footpaths through the club

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a Gardening / Horticultural position

• NVQ or City & Guilds level 2 Horticulture (or above)

• PA1, PA2, PA6a spraying certificates would be desirable, but not essential as training can be provided

• Productive and motivated

• Display Professional Integrity

• Work well as part of a team

• Excellence interpersonal and customer service skills

• A hands-on approach

• A can-do mentality

• Have a passion for horticulture

BENEFITS

The Club is accredited with Gold level Investor in People and benefits include:

• Staff Fund of £550 paid twice yearly after qualifying period
• 2 days ‘Life Leave’ per annum
• Lieu time for time worked over contracted hours
• Generous staff referral scheme of £400
• Generous company pension matching up to 15% after a qualifying period
• On site parking
• Meal whilst on duty
• Use of Club’s facilities on working day following qualifying period
• Death in Service of 4 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff events
• Ongoing training and development

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13747

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