Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Freelance Garden Plants Person / Horticultural Manager to support our gardening team. The ideal candidate will have good plant knowledge along with experience to assist with various tasks relating to general garden maintenance & seasonal garden clearance tasks for approximately 16 to 20 hours per week, as well as assisting with the day to day running of the practical side of the business, assisting with team management, operative scheduling & client liaison for approximately 2 to 4 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Provide garden maintenance tasks such as weeding, planting, splitting, shaping, pruning, general garden maintenance & clearance tasks.
- Use hand tools for gardening activities.
- Support in regular maintenance visits to client's in the Tavistock area (within 15 miles) with the ability to work on your own and/or as part of a team.
- Assist in grounds-keeping duties including mowing (if applicable), edging, and strimming.
- Utilise power tools for garden maintenance under supervision.
- Be able to transport yourself & tools to client's address when working solely.
Duties
- Provide horticultural services & garden maintenance tasks in domestic gardens to a high standard.
- Prune, trim, and shape plants to promote healthy growth and desired aesthetics.
- Conduct regular garden maintenance including mowing, strimming & light hedge trimming (where applicable).
- Day to day management of team of skilled horticulturists & garden maintenance assistants.
- Scheduling of weekly rotas & client liaison.
- Working closely with company director to ensure the smooth running of the Tavistock territory.
- Previous experience managing multiple projects independently is desirable
- Strong organisational skills with an eye for detail to ensure high-quality results. This role offers an excellent opportunity for self-motivated horticulturists to apply their skills in a flexible freelance capacity while contributing to beautiful outdoor spaces.
- Approximately 16 to 20 hours working in gardens - Approximately 2 - 4 hours working in the Tavistock based office.
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
