Experienced Gardener – Residential
Gardening by James - We are a small, but rapidly expanding business working in South Warwickshire and South Solihull. Due to our continuous growth, we are now looking for an experienced gardener to join our team.
The work we carry out ranges from private garden maintenance to small communal/gated properties, lawns and hedging.
We carry out traditional gardening work, working to a high standard to give our customers the best possible service and a garden they can enjoy year-round.
If you have a love of gardening, have a sense of pride in your work; enjoy seeing gardens come to fruition, work to a high standard and would like to be part of a friendly team, please click on the link to apply.
Job details
Pay
* From £25,400 per year
* Work related bonus
Job type
* Full-time – Immediate start available after Trial Day/Interview
* Sub-Contractors considered
* Mon-Fri with occasional overtime in busy periods
Shift and schedule
* 81/2 hours per day with a ½ unpaid break
* Hours worked generally between 07:30am to 16:00 pm with some flexibility
* Year round work
* Working within a 12 mile radius of your residence
* Overtime
Location
South Warwickshire and South Solihull
Full job description
As a Gardener with Gardening by James, your work will vary between working on large and small private gardens at private properties, green spaces around buildings, small commercial properties and public parks. You will be required to be professional – representing the company in public, work to a high standard, have friendly approach toward customers and colleagues, a willingness to provide an outstanding service to our customers.
This is a very physical role.
The main duties include but are not limited to:
· Weeding and maintenance of borders
· Pruning shrubs
· Checking the health of plants by identifying any pests or diseases and controlling them
· Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, bed, preparation and planting
· Speaking with Customers to ensure work required is carried out
· Working as part of a team
You will be responsible for:
· Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment
· Safe use of hand tools and basic light machinery
· Safe use of strimmer's, leaf blowers and hedge trimmers
· To ensure all equipment, machinery and buildings/gardens are secure.
· Basic maintenance of tools including fuel, repairs etc.
Skills:
· Strong knowledge of power tools used in gardening
· Experience in basic landscape maintenance techniques
· Proficiency in using hand tools for various gardening tasks
· Passion for gardening and a good understanding of different plant species
· Knowledge of proper watering techniques for different types of plants
· Ability to work independently and follow instructions accurately
· Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organized work area
Uniform and tools provided. A good knowledge of gardening/lawns is essential; however, training will be provided in areas not familiar
Experience:
· Gardening: 3 years+ (essential)
· Experience in using various gardening tools
knowledge of plants
Supervisory experience (desired)
Licence/Certification:
· Driving Licence (essential due to multiple site visits)
Own Vehicle essential - daily mileage paid
· Industry based qualifications (Desired)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary, Freelance
Pay: From £25,400.00 per year
Experience:
* Gardening: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road