Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Full Time Gardener / Arborist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for horticulture and landscape maintenance, with the ability to deliver high-quality gardening services. This role offers an opportunity to work outdoors in a dynamic environment, contributing to the health and beauty of various green spaces. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining gardens, trees, and landscapes, ensuring they remain vibrant and well-kept. You will be working with instructions from our Head Gardener.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and care for gardens, lawns, trees, and shrubs using hand tools and power tools.
- Prune, trim, and shape trees and plants to promote healthy growth and aesthetic appeal.
- Assist with planting new flora, including flowers, shrubs, and trees, ensuring proper soil preparation and planting techniques.
- Operate irrigation systems efficiently to ensure optimal watering schedules.
- Perform landscape maintenance tasks such as fertilising, mulching, aerating, and weed control.
- Conduct routine inspections of plant health and identify any pests or diseases requiring treatment.
- Use specialised horticultural equipment safely and effectively during daily operations.
- Ensure all work areas are kept clean, organised, and safe at all times.
- Help maintain our large garden pond.
Skills
- Proficiency in using hand tools such as secateurs, spades, rakes, and hoes.
- Experience with irrigation systems installation and maintenance.
- Experience / qualification in using a chainsaw and climbing equipment.
- Ability to operate power tools including chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers safely.
- Growing experience with various plants, trees, and flowers within horticultural practices.
- Strong knowledge of gardening techniques and landscape maintenance principles.
- Understanding of horticulture principles to support plant health optimisation.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions while maintaining high standards of safety.
- Good organisational skills with an eye for detail to ensure precise work execution.
- Full driver's license will be useful.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about gardening and arboriculture to develop their skills further within a professional environment dedicated to sustainable landscape management.
The wage advertised is an example and will be discussed should you reach interview stage as we believe your wage should be confidential.
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
