We are looking to hire an experienced gardener to join our ever-growing team at Barton Garden Services. Located near Petersfield, and operating within the heart of the South Downs, we offer a variety of Garden Maintenance and Landscaping services to our customers across Hampshire.
As part of our Garden Maintenance team, you will work alongside our friendly and experienced gardeners across a range of different locations. From large grounds to small gardens, there is no shortage of variety to found within this role.
Reporting to the Managing Director, this self-employed role will focus on utilizing your skills in horticulture and gardening to cultivate plants and manage garden landscapes effectively. Proficiency with power tools and hand tools will be essential. Additionally, time management skills and a valid UK Drivers License are required for this role.
Salary: £11.50 - £15, depending on experience.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, commencing from 7.30am. You will be paid from 8am until the end of the day, which is usually some time between 4pm and 4.30pm. Yard hours are available, at a reduced rate, on the rare occasions when jobs are called off owing to poor weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
If your application is successful, you will undergo a short and fully paid trial period to ensure your suitability for the role.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Performing general gardening tasks such as planting, watering, and pruning.
2. Maintaining and caring for lawns, flower beds, and other outdoor areas.
3. Operating power tools and hand tools to complete gardening tasks, such as hedge cutting, strimming etc.
4. Performing landscape maintenance such as mulching, weeding, and fertilizing.
5. Collaborating with other team members to ensure efficient and effective completion of gardening projects.
6. Following company safety protocols and guidelines whilst at work.
7. Additional duties will be assigned as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
1. Full UK Drivers Licence is essential, as the successful applicant will be required to drive a company vehicle to and from our client locations.
2. Knowledge of the different plants, flowers, and trees commonly found in the UK, as well as an understanding of how to properly maintain and care for them.
3. Qualified in/familiar with the use of power tools and hand tools commonly used in garden maintenance.
4. Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
5. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
6. Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
If you feel you meet the criteria stated above, we would welcome you to apply in order to discuss this opportunity further. For further information on the organisation, and the work we carry out, please visit www.bartongardenservices.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £11.50-£15.00 per hour
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Gardening: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/01/2025
Reference ID: Experienced Gardener
Expected start date: 03/02/2025
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