Full Job Description
J M Gardens is a Garden Maintenance company operating in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Middlesex. We are looking for a permanent, skilled and experienced Gardener to join our team. They will be working in mainly private gardens in a team of two/three and ensuring all gardens are kept to a very high standard.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture, a keen eye for detail and have strong leadership abilities to work within a team effectively. This exciting role requires a team player who show’s initiative and can also work independently. They will need to be self-motivated with good horticultural knowledge and be passionate about gardening with a desire to develop.
Role:
- Work as part of a team to plant and maintain private gardens and commercial sites across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Middlesex.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively and manage a busy and flexible schedule.
- Deliver great customer service, able to build client relationships and respond calmly and politely to any queries.
- Highlight and communicate any problems or developments to the Business Owner.
- Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required.
- Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools.
- Carry out general garden maintenance – including mowing, planting annuals and bulbs, pruning at the correct time, lawn care and overall garden development.
- Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.
You will need:
- Excellent horticultural knowledge with proven experience in the industry to include pruning, pest & disease control, planting, lawn care, using a wide variety of horticultural machinery.
- A desire and passion to continually learn and develop.
- A drive to deliver, create and nurture high standard gardens.
- Knowledge of seasonal variations.
- Good organisation and time management.
- Organised and punctual.
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, team members and management.
- Right to live and work in the UK.
- Full clean UK driving licence, with experience of driving vans.
- Recognised horticultural qualification, or a high level of horticultural experience/knowledge.
Job Types: Full-time (4-5 days), Permanent
Pay: £120 per day (Experience dependent)
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £120.00 per day
Work Location: In person
