Mobile Maintenance Gardeners - High-End - London & Buckinghamshire

Our client currently have an exciting opportunity to join their growing business as a Maintenance Gardener for a prestigious portfolio of clients. Our client designs, builds and maintains exceptional gardens and external spaces for high end properties throughout London.

You will work mainly in West London/ Central / North London however there may be the need to travel to other places on London. You will work on 1 to 2 gardens a day and will have a set round on a rotation so will be re-visiting the same gardens generally on a fortnightly basis.

You would then work 2 days a week in Chesham in Buckinghamshire. Sometimes in a team of 2 sometimes alone. The client will consider people looking for a part time role for the garden in Chesham, you would be working in a stunning garden. However they wouldn\’t be able to offer a company vehicle for a part time role.

This client boasts an extensive and varied portfolio of beautiful gardens and need exceptional gardeners with fantastic plant knowledge who are committed to delivering a quality horticultural service to clients.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have a recognised horticultural qualification and proven experience gardening at the highest level, both private domestic and commercial sites. Day to day responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

Horticulture

• All aspects of horticulture; specialised and more general
• All aspects of lawn care
• Chemical applications and record keeping (PA1 & PA6 preferable but not essential)
• Subject to training and supervision as required
• Ground clearance and seasonal work
• Sweeping and maintenance of hard surfaces / furniture within the gardens
• Tending to beds, borders and containers
• Specialised pruning and trimming
• Maintenance / cleaning of water features and day to day maintenance of irrigation systems
• Safe operation of machinery subject to training

As well as exceptional horticultural ability the candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills / qualities:

• Cooperative and enthusiastic nature
• Ability to work positively in a team
• Willing to take direction and follow instruction as required
• Able to work independently and take ownership for work
• High levels of energy and self-motivation
• Strong attention to detail
• A pro-active and can-do attitude
• Good time-management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong work ethic
• Integrity and discretion
• A desire to develop personally and undertake training
• A full clean driving licence required for candidates doing a mobile round.

A company van is part of the package. They are able to offer a competitive salary for the right candidate, dependent on experience and qualifications and 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays. Uniform, PPE and relevant training will be provided.