Job Descrption
Job Description - Lead Gardener
(£31,200.00 - £36,400.00 per year).
Are you passionate about gardening and have good attention to detail? Do you have top-notch customer service skills? Are you ambitious and want to be a core member of a small team in a fast growing business?
If so, then Our client he is looking for you!
They are a small but growing company which services private gardens in West and South West London. They take great pride in delivering an excellent customer experience. From friendly communications to punctual arrival and meticulous work, our goal is to ensure customers are always happy before we leave. Everyday is something different with new challenges and surroundings.
They are looking for a Senior Gardener who is part of yheir core team to manage the day to day running of all aspects of the gardening, working in a team of two.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Carrying out planned tasks in accordance with contract/agreed requirements
Ensuring the successful... completion of jobs, within agreed timescales and quality standards
Setting an example for colleagues of commitment, work ethic and habits and personal character
Adhering to all organisation policies and procedures
Day to day care and maintenance of customers’ gardens, including grass cutting, planting, weeding, formative pruning and management of a wide range of landscape types
Selecting the correct equipment for the day
Driving to and from jobs (vehicle not required)
Meeting/greeting new and existing customers
Providing knowledge input and advice relating to all aspects of the garden
Bi-weekly disposal of green waste
Immediately report problems/failures that may impact on the company and/or our customers
Contributing towards the smooth running of the team
Adhering to all company policies and procedures
Identify hazards, defects and the need for repair; to ensure compliance with agreed codes, law, working practices and health and safetyRequired Skills/Experience:
Have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
Requisite knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the trade
Practical knowledge of plants plus experience and using general garden machinery
Demonstrate knowledge of basic health and safety
A full clean driving licence
Fluent English speakerAbout you:
Must be physically fit as the job, by nature, is very physical
Must be friendly and outgoing, confident to meet new people with excellent interpersonal skills
Must be punctual, organised and respectful and able to work effectively under time pressure
Must have high working standards
Must be prepared to work in all weather conditions (clothing provided)
Must have a high level of integrity and honesty in all dealingsWorking
Hours:
The hours of work are 08:30 - 04:30, Monday to Friday
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