Mobile Gardener

Our client is a leading Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Contractor. They are recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join their team.

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative it is essential to:

• Drivers License
  
  
• Have atleast 3 years experience working for Grounds Maintenance Contractors.
  
  It is desirable to have:
  
  
• PA1/PA6 License
  
  
• Drivers License
  
  As a Grounds Maintenance Operative your duties will include:
  
  
• 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
  
  If you are interested in this Grounds Maintenance Operative's position please apply or contact Luke Thompson on (phone number removed) using reference LT/(phone number removed)