Gardener

Based at: West Parley. Close to Bournemouth Airport

Outline Job Description:

To assist the Round Supervisor in carrying out the highest standards of general garden maintenance.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Assist the Round Supervisor in carrying out the highest standards of gardening work as appropriate to the job in hand.

Work to include:

– Cutting and striping lawns using professional roller lawnmowers, ensuring stripes are straight.
– Trimming lawn edges.
– Weeding beds and borders maintaining a fine tilth and removing any unwanted debris.
– Pruning shrubs using correct methods.
– Trimming hedges and carrying out any topiary that requires specialised care and attention.
– Dead heading perennials at the appropriate times of the year, aiding in re-flowering and rejuvenation.
– Sweeping and blowing the paths and hard standings.
– Weed control and spraying if appropriate certification held. Training may be provided if no current qualification held.
– Cleaning company vehicles. Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
– Carrying out any other gardening related jobs.

Work is carried out by teams of two or three working from fully equipped, liveried vans, however employees must be able to get themselves to the head office in West Parley each day.

Full uniform is provided and must be worn at all times. Our employees’ appearance is expected to reflect the high professional standards of the company.

Working Week: Work comprises of a 5 day week to include some Saturdays. Generally 7.30am start.

Holiday: 28 days paid holiday to include bank holidays.

Pay: £8.40 to £12.00 per hour dependent on experience.

Skills/qualifications:

– Previous professional experience required together with a genuine enthusiasm for horticulture and a desire to progress a career in gardening.
– Hard-working team-player able to use initiative and work unsupervised.
– Spraying Certificate and Licence to tow a trailer an advantage

Applications

Please either complete the application form on-line and email to kevin@edenslandscapes.co.uk or alternatively, print out the ‘Print Friendly’ version, fill in by hand and post to Recruitment, Edens Landscapes, The Hay Loft, Southfields Farm, Church Lane, West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 8TR

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications are on-going, there is no closing date at this time.

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