Brief description and duties:
- Making sure all key areas are presentable to a very high standard
- Great knowledge of horticulture, including specialized and broader aspects
- Plan, develop and maintain planting schemes and projects
- Performing routine maintenance tasks related to estate maintenance, including identifying and addressing potential safety concerns
- Use of chemical applications and maintenance of records (Preferably with PA1 & PA6 qualifications, but training provided if needed)
- Pest and Disease Control: Monitor for common pests and diseases affecting plants, and implement preventive control measures using organic or chemical methods as appropriate.
- Undertaking ground clearance and seasonal tasks
- Carry out general maintenance tasks and upkeep of hard and soft surfaces in garden areas
- Attending to the maintenance of beds, borders, and containers
- Ideal candidates will hold the following Arboriculture qualifications, CS30,CS31 Chainsaw maintenance and felling of small trees, CS38 Tree climbing and aerial rescue, CS39 Use of chainsaws from rope and harness
- Competent use of chainsaws and the Arboriculture industry and its best practices
- Accessing trees using a rope and harness carrying out tasks such as pollarding, thinning, crown reductions and removal of deadwood
- Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and requirements within the Company and your role.
- Ensure that all equipment and machinery is properly maintained, secured and to report any faults or defects immediately.
- To work and act in a professional manner and wearing the appropriate uniform/work wear that will be provided at all times.
Key Skills/qualified by demonstrable experience to the level required:
- Proven experience within the Horticulture, Landscape or Arboriculture industry holding the relevant qualifications.
- Excellent knowledge of Horticulture & Arboriculture
- Competent operation of all Landscape based machinery
- Ability to work within a motivated team and also able take reasonability when lone working.
- Demonstrable experience of working knowledge of health and safety processes and procedures.
- Passionate and willing to work outdoors and in all weathers.
- Able to work in a professional and responsible manner.
- Good communication skills.
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, and a friendly and outgoing personality.
- A flexible approach to working hours, particularly weekends and bank holidays, is a must.
- Proficiency in plant identification, pest and disease management.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems and their maintenance.
- Ability to operate landscape machinery and equipment.
- Familiarity with organic gardening practices and sustainability principles.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Relevant sector qualifications in Horticulture and or Arboriculture
- Excellent knowledge of Horticulture and best practices
Desirable:
- RHS Level 2/3 Diploma in Horticulture, or equivalent.
- Training and certification in Arboriculture and/or use of chainsaws and other machinery
- Experience in Landscape design
More Information
- Address Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, ,UK
- Salary Offer Negotiable GBP Negotiable Month