Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Garden Maintenance operative to join our team. This role involves maintaining and enhancing outdoor green spaces through a variety of horticultural tasks. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in gardening and landscape care, with practical experience in garden upkeep. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within the horticulture industry, working in a dynamic environment that values professionalism and attention to detail. Driving Licence preferred.
Responsibilities
- Utilise hand tools and power tools to carry out routine garden maintenance tasks, including pruning, trimming, planting, and weeding.
- Install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems to ensure efficient watering of landscaped areas.
- Assist with the planting of new flora, including shrubs, flowers, and trees, ensuring proper placement and soil preparation.
- Conduct regular landscape maintenance activities such as mowing lawns, aerating soil, and applying fertilisers or pesticides as required.
- Monitor plant health and growth, identifying pests or diseases early and taking appropriate action.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas by clearing debris, leaves, and waste materials from gardens and pathways.
- Collaborate with team members to plan seasonal garden enhancements and improvements.
Experience
- Proven experience in gardening or landscape maintenance is preferred.
- Familiarity with horticultural principles and practices is advantageous.
- Hands-on experience using hand tools such as secateurs, spades, rakes, as well as power tools like hedge trimmers and lawnmowers.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems installation and repair is desirable.
- Growing experience or background in horticulture will be considered a strong asset.
- A genuine interest in gardening and landscape aesthetics is essential for success in this role. This position provides an engaging environment for those passionate about outdoor work and horticulture, offering opportunities for skill development within a supportive team.
Pay: £26,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
