West Parley. Close to Bournemouth Airport
With a large customer portfolio, we are looking for a team member in our garden maintenance department.
You must be highly motivated, qualified, experienced and skilled in all maintenance operations including the operation of power tools.
You should have solid plant identification and care knowledge.
Applicants must be neat, tidy and able to achieve excellent results under tight time restraints and must communicate to customers with a friendly and enthusiastic approach.
Attention to detail and quality is essential.
You will be employed to supervise a team and carry out the highest standard of gardening work as appropriate to the job in hand.
Work includes carrying out and also teaching Trainee Gardeners in:
- Cutting and striping lawns using professional roller lawnmowers, ensuring stripes are straight.
- Trimming lawn edges.
- Weeding beds and borders maintaining a fine tilth and removing any unwanted debris.
- Pruning shrubs using correct methods.
- Trimming hedges and carrying out any topiary that requires specialised care and attention.
- Dead heading perennials at the appropriate times of the year, aiding in re-flowering and rejuvenation.
- Sweeping and blowing the paths and hard standings.
- Weed control and spraying (if appropriate certification is held).
- Ensuring company vehicles, tools and equipment are kept in a clean, well-maintained and safe condition.
Plan and prioritise the daily schedule and make decisions on what work is to be carried out, appropriate to the job in hand.
Ensure the work and conduct of the team members is of a professional standard.
Full uniform is provided and must be worn at all times. Our employees’ appearance is expected to reflect the high professional standards of the company.
Working Week: Work comprises of a 5 day week to include some Saturdays. Generally 7.30am start.
Holiday: 28 days per year to include bank holidays.
Pay: dependent on experience.
Skills/qualifications
Previous professional experience of carrying out the highest standards of garden maintenance together with a genuine enthusiasm for horticulture.
Hard-working team-leader able to use initiative and supervise and train others.
Spraying Certificate and Licence to tow a trailer are requirements.
A driving license is essential for this post
Applications:
Please either send in your CV or complete the application form on-line (at edenslandscapes.co.uk) and email to
[email protected] Or
alternatively, print out the ‘Print Friendly’ version, fill in by hand and post to Molly Heinrich, Edens Landscapes,
The Hay Loft, Southfields Farm, Church Lane, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 8TR
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: Application is on-going, there is no closing date at this time
