Garden maintenance for residential and commercial clients across Kent. Horticultural knowledge and own transport is essential.
The key tasks of the position can be broadly summarised as follows:
Soil preparation
· Digging
· Importing and spreading compost / manure / topsoil
· Raking
Planting
· Trees
· Shrubs
· Perennials
· Annuals
· Bulbs
· Turfing
· Seeding
Border maintenance and weeding
· Weeding
· Pruning
· Cutting back
· Splitting and dividing
· Spot spraying (if qualified)
· Surface cultivation, forking over
· Edging
· Applying liquid and granular feed
· Hedge cutting
Lawn maintenance
· Edging
· Mowing
· Applying weed, feed and moss killer (if qualified)
· Scarifying / aerating
· Applying top dressings
· Reseeding
Clearance – Work areas and tools
· Tidying
· Sweeping
· Raking
· Cleaning
Pesticide application (if qualified)
· Knapsack spraying
· Hand held spraying
· Measuring and mixing appropriate chemicals
· Wearing PPE
· Recording data
Landscaping
Occasionally assisting the Landscaping team with ongoing projects
At all times promoting the company's professional image on site and working in accordance with the Company Health and Safety Policy.
Take care with tools and machinery, especially when working in public places.
Health & Safety is of paramount importance and should adhered to at all times.
PPE should be worn as and when required. Pesticide application equipment will be supplied.
To be polite and courteous to clients at all times.
Work to a high standard without constant supervision.
Horticultural qualification preferred. Some plant knowledge is essential.
Own transport is essential to get to clients across Kent.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £13,000.00-£22,000.00 per year depending on hours and experience
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-40 per week
Salary: £13,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
Working outside greatly reduces the risk of infection.
Application question(s):
- Do you have a horticultural qualification? Or do you have horticultural training?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Gardening: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Gardener April 2023
Expected start date: 05/06/2023
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