Grounds Maintenance & Garden Installation Operative
Part time (potential full-time once settled in the role).
• 3 days per week, with extra days when work is available and completing show homes.
• More hours and days potential as the candidate develops and the business can take on further work with possibility of going full time in the future.
Job Description:
Gardens by Grace is a small business specialising in private and commercial landscape design, installation and maintenance. A large proportion of your work will be landscape maintenance with intermittent work helping to install show home gardens designed by the company.
Your role will include:
1. Maintenance – Grass cutting, strimming, weeding etc of mainly show homes and some private gardens.
2. Show home landscape installation – Collecting plants from nurseries, setting out from the design plan, planting turfing, occasionally assisting in timber features and patios etc.
3. You will work with another person initially but may be required to work alone sometimes once you are comfortable with the role. There is potential for the right candidate to take on more responsibility and learn further skills in time as the business can take on additional work and delegate responsibilities.
Experience:
1. Previous gardening / maintenance experience would be a bonus, however enthusiasm to learn and a get stuck in attitude is most important.
2. Attention to detail.
3. Training will be provided so you are aware of the standards required and I will help you expand your knowledge of horticulture in general.
4. PA1 & 6 Pesticides License would be advantageous but not essential.
5. Full UK Driving License.
Contact: Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information or to send your CV to email grace@gardensbygrace.co.uk or call: 07925656385
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Industries
Landscaping Services
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