Assistant Gardener Location: Ongar The Role We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Assistant Gardener to support the maintenance and development of beautiful gardens and landscaped grounds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in gardening who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high standards. Whether you have previous landscaping experience or simply have a passion for gardening through maintaining your own garden or an allotment, this role offers the chance to develop your skills within a supportive team. Key Responsibilities
- Maintain gardens and landscaped areas through mowing, strimming, weeding, edging and general grounds maintenance.
- Plant, prune and care for a wide variety of trees, shrubs, flowers and plants.
- Prepare soil for planting through digging, cultivating and improving ground conditions.
- Assist with the installation and maintenance of hard and soft landscaping features.
- Support plant propagation and the safe removal of unwanted plants and vegetation.
- Assist with pest control and plant feeding programmes to promote healthy growth.
- Operate hand tools, power tools and gardening machinery safely and effectively.
- Carry out basic maintenance and servicing of gardening equipment to ensure it remains in good working order.
- Work closely with the wider gardening team to complete daily tasks efficiently.
- Follow all Health and Safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
- Undertake any other duties required to support the grounds and gardens. Skills
Required
- Passion for gardening and working outdoors.
- Good practical skills and a hands on approach.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn.
- Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
- Reliable, punctual and self motivated.
- Ability to use gardening tools and machinery safely. Experience Required 1. Experience carrying out general garden or grounds maintenance such as mowing, pruning, planting, weeding and hedge cutting is beneficial. 2. Experience usin...
Assistant Gardener in Chipping Ongar employer: Adecco Careers
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