Horticulturist

Manpower UK Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Horticulturalist to deliver a high-quality ground maintenance service in Central London. Responsibilities include maintaining horticultural standards, operating equipment, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, be physically fit, and possess a full UK Driving License. Benefits include paid holidays, access to discounts, and potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)

Discounts on adventure days

Access to upskilling programme

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Hold a full valid UK Driving License.
• Experience in providing a high-quality service in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out horticultural maintenance activities following best practices.
• Ensure designated sites are maintained to a high standard.
• Operate and maintain machinery and equipment.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Use of horticultural equipment

Education

National Certificate in Horticulture

National Diploma

NVQ Level in Amenity Horticulture

RHS qualification

Tools

Strimmers

Backpack blowers

Push mowers

Job description

Horticulturalist

Shift Times: Monday - Friday

Pay Rate: £13.85 - £14.85

Location: N1C 4PD

Contract: Temporary

Manpower are looking for a Horticulturalist to work for our client based out of Central London. Working in this role you will be responsible for the delivery of a high-quality ground's maintenance service to a range of clients throughout Central London.

Working within a team you will be responsible for a range of activities from grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance to name a few. You will need to ensure a safe working environment is always maintained and carry out day to day maintenance and safety checks on all equipment

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of horticultural maintenance activities, in accordance with best horticultural practices.
• Ensure that designated sites are designed, prepared and maintained to an exceptional standard of horticulture, cleanliness and overall appearance.
• Operate and maintain plant & machinery; plan and undertake routine maintenance of tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles; plan and organise machinery and vehicle servicing and repairs.
• Develop quotes and estimates for additional works and special projects.

To succeed, you will need:

• To be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Hold a full valid UK Driving License
• Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (e.g. strimmer's, backpack blowers, push mowers etc.)
• Experience in working in a busy team and providing a high-quality service.
• Formal horticultural qualification e.g. National Certificate in Horticulture, National Diploma, NVQ Level (amenity horticulture) or RHS is preferred
• PASMA training
• PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Licence is preferred

Benefits

• 28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)
• Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)
• Access to the MyPath upskilling programme
• Possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate
• Weekly pay

About our client:

You will work for a company that genuinely cares and has a strong Sustainability Strategy with a focus on responsibility at the heart of their three pillars of People, Planet and Performance. Our client is Europe's leading provider of soft landscaping services and landscape creation projects.