Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Garden Landscape Maintenance Operative to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces, ensuring they are aesthetically pleasing and healthy. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop horticultural skills and work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the creation and upkeep of beautiful landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Mow, edge, and trim lawns using hand tools and power equipment to maintain a neat appearance
- Prune shrubs, trees, and hedges to promote healthy growth and shape plants as required
- Install and maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of plants and lawns
- Use hand tools such as spades, rakes, secateurs, and shovels for planting, weeding, and soil preparation
- Operate power tools including hedge trimmers, blowers, mowers and chainsaws safely and effectively
- Plant new greenery, flowers, shrubs, and trees in accordance with landscape plans
- Apply fertilisers, pesticides, or herbicides in accordance with safety guidelines
- Assist with landscape design projects by preparing soil beds and laying turf or gravel
- Maintain equipment through regular cleaning and basic repairs to ensure optimal operation
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times during outdoor work activities
Experience
- Prior experience in gardening or landscape maintenance is highly desirable
- Knowledge of horticulture principles and plant care practices is advantageous
- Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, irrigation systems, and gardening techniques is preferred
- Growing experience or background in horticulture will be considered an asset
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining high standards of safety and quality standards
This role provides an excellent platform for individuals passionate about gardening and landscape maintenance to grow their skills within a professional environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,500.00-£27,500.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bromley, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
