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Gardener
We main aspect of this position is that it is within a small and dynamic company - meaning that the job can vary greatly - the candidate really needs to be polyvalent and adaptable, we can start the morning installing a roof terrace and the afternoon carrying out a rear garden clearance.
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Working within a small team carrying out regular maintenance of approximately 40 gardens, these vary from window boxes to entire roof terraces and gardens.
Maintenance duties include (but are not limited to):
✦ Mowing
✦ Weeding
✦ Trimming
✦ Deadheading
✦ Fertilising
✦ Treating for bugs and diseases
✦ Planting
✦ Watering
Other duties include the ongoing care and passion to ensure that each day helps the gardens to thrive to the greatest of their ability.
To anticipate to the best of your ability any upcoming issues regarding the weather (drought, heat-wave, snow, frost, etc) and plan accordingly.
Attention to detail is key.
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As this is London, the majority of the gardens we oversee are on the smaller side, but our clientele is extremely discerning and require our full attention to detail.
We also over see window boxes, rear gardens, roof-terraces, commercial properties (balconies, entrance planting), street planters - for al-fresco dining, etc.
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e properties we maintain are predominantly in Belgravia, Chelsea and Mayfair, we have a few properties outside of this remit but we do try to focus our works within these areas.
THE CANDIDATE
Ideally the candidate will have the following skill set:
Neat, tidy and presentable at all times - take pride in your appearance
Great team player
Good gardening knowledge, ideally 2+ years of gardening experience
Good knowledge of using various tools, but especially garden machinery
Good command of spoken and written English
A full, clean UK driving license (mandatory)
A passion for gardening, nature, the environment
Right to live and work in the UK
THE TEAM
We value our team and we know that we all count - this is why we ensure to make our working environment as enjoyable and happy as possible. Being a small company we can offer flexibility and growth - there are never two days the same. The management team are always available to discuss ideas, talk through issues or implement new procedures - we all want to grow together.
MOVING FORWARD
This is very much a role that has a lot of scope to develop. For the right candidate, we would like to see this roll grow into developing procedures, perhaps training interns, and also meeting with clients and designing your own projects.
DETAILS
Around 28K depending on the candidate’s skill set, personality and experience
Mainly work Monday to Friday
Hours of work - when carrying out installations hours are 5-6am to 1-2pm but regular hours will be 7am to 3pm
21 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
Electric vehicle to use at work
Opportunity to be part of the greening of London
Education opportunities available
An open and compassionate management team - ready to listen and develop together
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