Job Description:
Gardens by Grace is a small business specialising in private and commercial landscape design, installation and maintenance. A large proportion of your work will be garden & landscape maintenance with intermittent work helping with planting projects.
Your role will include but not restricted to:
- Garden Maintenance – Grass cutting, strimming, weeding, prunning etc of mainly show home arenas, open green spaces and some private gardens.
- Planting / Turfing / Mulching flower beds.
- Operate hand tools and power tools and garden machinery safely and effectively to complete maintenance tasks.
- Follow all health and safety training and risk assessments and wear the correct PPE provided at all times
- You will work with another person initially but will be required to work alone on a regular basis once you are comfortable with the role. Sometimes you will work with an another person or more.
- Driving to and from sites that are on the maintenance round.
Experience:
- Previous gardening / maintenance experience preferred.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (you must dress appropriately for the weather with waterproofs when necessary).
- Physical stamina to perform manual labour tasks including lifting, digging, and being on the move for your shift.
- A keen eye for detail to ensure high standards of garden aesthetics are maintained.
- Conscientious and care about doing a good job and not cutting corners.
- Ability to listen and follow instructions you are given and not afraid to ask if unsure.
- PA1 & 6 Pesticides License would be advantageous.
- Training will be provided so you are aware of the standards required.
- You must be punctual and reliable.
- Full UK Driving License
- Must have or obtain a CSCS card, minimum temporary workers card or green labourer card (compensated over first 4 weeks of work).
Hours:
- Full Time - Average 37.5hrs per week + overtime when available (More hours in the summer months, less in the winter to average 37.5hrs per week)
- Part Time - Can discuss on application.
Pay: £13.75p/h depending on experience.
If you enjoy being outdoors and are passionate about doing a great job please don't hesitate to get in touch. This is a great chance to be involved with maintaining and installing beautiful outdoor spaces that you can take pride in looking after and become an integral and valued part of the business.
To be considered, please call or email along with submitting your CV.
Kindest regards,
Grace
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Application question(s):
- Besides sending a CV, have you sent the employer a message, covering letter or made a call to show your interest?
- Have you a CSCS card?
- How soon can you begin work?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
