Horticulture Operative

THE NIGHTINGALE AGENCY LIMITED; Shankill; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarendon Gardening Services Limited is seeking a reliable Horticulture Operative to join our team. You will perform a broad range of gardening, landscaping and outdoor maintenance across residential and commercial properties. The role requires physical fitness, attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, with travel between sites as needed.

Driving licence is desirable. Experience in grass cutting and hedge work preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous gardening or grounds maintenance experience is desirable.
• Physically able to perform outdoor work.
• Able to learn safe operation of gardening equipment.
• Good attention to detail and reliability.
• Flexible to work across locations.
• Full driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting and lawn maintenance across client properties.
• Hedge trimming and pruning.
• Weeding, planting and soil preparation.
• Outdoor site clean-up and waste removal.
• Operation and safe use of gardening equipment.
• Travel between different work locations as required.

Skills

Gardening experience

Landscaping

Outdoor maintenance

Equipment safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Gardening tools

Machinery operation

Job description

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Application Details

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Job Description

Clarendon Gardening Services Limited are seeking a reliable, hardworking and practical Horticulture Operative to join the team. The role involves carrying out a broad range of gardening, landscaping and outdoor maintenance work across residential and commercial client properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Grass cutting, lawn maintenance and general garden upkeep
• Hedge trimming, pruning and cutting back trees, shrubs and plants
• Weeding, planting, soil preparation and general horticultural work
• Leaf blowing, sweeping and general outdoor/site clean-up
• Cleaning and maintaining outdoor features such as fountains and swimming pools
• Landscaping, ground preparation and improvement of outdoor areas
• Installation and maintenance of paving, slabs, cobbles, walls, planting areas and other landscaping features
• Removal and clearing of garden waste and general outdoor debris
• Use of lawnmowers, strimmers, blowers, hedge cutters and other gardening equipment
• Loading, unloading and safely handling tools, materials and equipment
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Travelling between different work locations as required
• Carrying out other reasonable gardening, landscaping and outdoor maintenance duties required by the business

Required Skills & Qualification

• Previous gardening, landscaping, grounds maintenance or similar outdoor work experience is desirable
• Practical and willing to carry out physically demanding outdoor work
• Ability to use or learn to use gardening tools and machinery safely
• Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of work
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and professional attitude when working at client properties
• Flexibility to carry out a variety of gardening and landscaping duties
• Full driving license is desirable and may be required depending on operational needs

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Entry Level