TEAM LEADER POSITION
Requirements:
1. MUST BE RELIABLE/GOOD TIME KEEPER
2. MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN GARDENING
3. MUST HAVE ATTENTION TO DETAIL
4. MUST BE METICULOUS BUT EFFICIENCY IS KEY
5. MUST BE ABLE TO USE OWN INITIATIVE
6. DRIVING LICENSE ESSENTIAL
7. HOURLY RATE £12.50-£15.00 (higher end depends on experience and performance)
8. DRIVING LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL AND MAKING YOUR OWN WAY TO BD13 3NW EVERYDAY
We are currently hiring for a Team Leader who has experience within gardening to assist us mainly with general gardening/maintenance contracts. Hard & soft landscaping will be required on an adhoc basis. You will be required to carry out the following tasks to a high standard and efficiently:
Various horticultural duties will be undertaken. In summer, all aspects of landscape gardening, general gardening, and general maintenance. In winter, gritting, snow clearing, and general handy work. Daily maintenance of vehicles and machinery is expected while working in both the private and public sector.
Your responsibilities will include:
* The daily checks of any vehicle or equipment to be used, ensuring any breakages are reported to Management and digitally recorded for repairs.
* Opening up in the morning and locking up (ensuring all is left safe, all doors locked, and alarms set).
* General day-to-day running of jobs as per information supplied by Management via the service app, email, or handwritten instructions.
* Working independently when needed, using your own initiative to complete tasks to the expected standard.
Tasks expected to be undertaken:
Summer (Most frequent):
* Grass cutting
* Hedge cutting
* Strimming
* General tidying of gardens, including litter picking (Grabber provided)
* General laboring (hoeing & turning borders, planting plants/shrubs/trees, etc.)
Winter:
* Snow ploughing/gritting service; you might be called upon if snow/frost is forecasted and can commute safely.
* Handyman services for certain jobs such as painting or small repairs.
* Machine/vehicle/store maintenance.
* General laboring.
You will also be required to wash machinery, tools, and vehicles as needed to keep them serviceable.
Hours: Generally 7.30am - 5.30pm, on an ad hoc basis.
You will also be expected to be proficient in:
* Mixing Concrete/Mortar
* Handing materials to other staff (Barrowing, lifting, etc.)
* Laying flags on a dry screed bed, spot bed, and full mortar bed
* Digging holes and installing posts for fencing.
Other duties may include general handyman repairs, so a willingness to undertake these is necessary.
For the right candidate, this would be a full-time position with the scope to advance within the business, with a salary to reflect.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 48 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Gardening: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* Horticultural Qualifications (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: MJLAN24/25
Expected start date: 03/01/2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr