Horticulturist

Manpower UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping services provider in London seeks a Horticulturalist responsible for maintaining grounds and landscaping services across various sites. Candidates should be physically fit and hold a valid UK driving license. Formal horticultural qualifications are preferred. Enjoy benefits like 28 days paid holiday and upskilling opportunities. Weekly pay is available.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)

Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)

Access to the MyPath upskilling programme

Possible permanent opportunities

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Hold a full valid UK Driving License.
• Experience working in a busy team providing a high-quality service.
• Formal horticultural qualification preferred.
• PASMA training is a plus.
• PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out horticultural maintenance activities.
• Ensure sites are maintained to a high standard.
• Operate and maintain plant and machinery.
• Develop quotes for additional works.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Use of gardening tools

Customer service

Education

National Certificate in Horticulture

National Diploma or NVQ Level (Amenity Horticulture)

RHS qualification

Tools

Strimmers

Backpack blowers

Push mowers

Job description

Overview

Horticulturalist — Shift Times: 0730-1530 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.

Qualifications

• 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. strimmers, 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. As the top soft landscaping provider in the UK, they offer a comprehensive range of services, including professional open space management, soft landscaping design and build, tree surgery, civil engineering, outdoor facilities management, biodiversity management, and waterways management.