Grantham Gardening is looking for an experienced gardener to join the team!
We are looking for a hard working, determined individual with a green thumb and a passion for the outdoors.
The position can be full/part time depending on requirements.
Grantham Gardening mostly covers properties in North London, (however we have recently expanded into East & West) offering a wide range of maintenance, planting and design services for both domestic and commercial clients.
Key Responsibilities
- General garden maintenance across domestic and commercial properties
- Lawn mowing, edging, hedge trimming, pressure washing, pruning, weed control
- Seasonal planting and border maintenance
- Leaf clearing, garden tidy-ups/clearances, and waste removal
- Safe operation and basic maintenance of petrol & battery powered gardening equipment
- Assisting with soft landscaping and garden improvement projects where required
- Maintaining high presentation standards on all sites
- Working efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- Following health & safety procedures at all times
- Representing the company professionally on client sites
Required Experience & Skills
- Previous experience in professional garden maintenance or horticulture
- Confident using petrol & battery powered gardening equipment including mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, and blowers
- Basic plant knowledge and understanding of seasonal garden care
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good time management and attention to detail
- Physically fit and capable of manual outdoor work
- Full UK driving licence required
The ideal candidate MUST have;
- Have a full UK driving licence and feel comfortable driving a small van around central/north London.
- Experience with petrol powered tools - familiar with the operation of petrol powered lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, blowers, strimmers etc.
- A keen eye for detail - Grantham Gardening prides itself on it's high standard of work - so we expect our employees to maintain this standard too.
The ideal candidate will also ideally have;
- 2 years Garden Maintenance experience - can include experience from grounds maintenance, tree surgery, gardening or landscaping.
The position is initially for 6 months (June - November), with the potential to continue through the winter depending on the business needs. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working alone as well as part of a team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 16-24 per week
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Gardening: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
