Senior Gardener & Landscaping Team Lead

ATLAS GREEN LIMITED; Batley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £32,000 a year

28 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays)

Training and Development with careerop

Uniform and PPE provided

Overtime available

Free parking

Company pension

Job summary

Atlas Green, a leading grounds maintenance contractor, seeks a Senior Gardener to maintain grounds at the High Value arena in Yorkshire. Role includes managing a small team and performing all landscaping duties to a high standard.

The ideal candidate has strong traditional gardening skills, works outdoors in varying weather, and will contribute to training and development initiatives in a family-run business with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in soft landscaping is preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• A keen eye for detail with a passion for creating aesthetically pleasing landscapes.
• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team in day-to-day activities.
• Perform full range of landscaping duties to a high standard.
• Understand and articulate plans and drawings.
• Knowledge of plant types and varieties for all seasons.
• Horticultural operations including pruning, seasonal bedding, pest and disease control, lawn care.
• Hedge cutting, irrigation, strimming, edging.
• Weed control.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good order and report major problems.
• Participate in training and development courses.
• Follow safety procedures and COSHH and Risk Assessments.
• Undertake other duties as required within responsibility area.
• DBS / CRB checks to be undertaken.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Outdoor work

Detail oriented

Job description

Atlas Green, a leading grounds maintenance contractor, seeks a Senior Gardener to maintain grounds at the High Value arena in Yorkshire. Role includes managing a small team and performing all landscaping duties to a high standard.

The ideal candidate has strong traditional gardening skills, works outdoors in varying weather, and will contribute to training and development initiatives in a family-run business with opportunities for growth.