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GARDEN MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

SALARY: Competitive + benefits

LOCATION: Based within M25

OVERVIEW

We’re looking for a Garden Maintenance Foreman to join our Landscape Design company.

Specifically, we’re looking for someone who is communicative, conscientious and experienced in garden maintenance. Most importantly, you’ll be enthusiastic to progress your horticultural skills and learning.

You’ll be working on a diverse mix of projects in some of the most desirable locations in London and the Home Counties. From our own landscape designs to high-profile designer projects and private spaces, you’ll be working in both domestic and commercial spaces.

For an ambitious and dedicated Garden Maintenance Foreman, this is an exciting career opportunity to develop personally and work with the best in the business in a progressive and creative company.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll help manage garden maintenance for an exciting mix of landscapes – from small gardens, to city courtyards, modern roof terraces and large country gardens
You’ll diagnose and treat problems in plants and keep disease under control
You’ll work with garden irrigation systems
You’ll liaise with clients – listening to their needs and ensuring satisfaction
You’ll work efficiently to tight deadlines, whilst keeping to health, safety and quality procedures

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

You’ll have at least 3 years of experience in gardening, with 2 of those in a team leader or foreman role
You’ll have strong communication skills – as you’ll need to provide great customer service, as well as being able to listen and effectively communicate with clients, staff and managers
And you’ll also be able to effectively manage a team
Ideally you’ll be qualified to at least Level 3 or equivalent (eg. RHS National Diploma)
You’ll have PA1 / PA6
You’ll be able to use a range of small machinery
And ideally you’ll have a full clean driving license, with experience in van driving

ABOUT US

Landscapes are in our DNA – we design, plan, build, plant and tend them for private individuals, businesses and organisations. We’re convinced that landscapes have the power to enhance lives – something we work hard to make happen every day, for all of our clients.

We’re an established business with a 25-year plus heritage, but we have a forward-thinking and values-led culture. You’ll be working in a knowledgeable and friendly team – where you’ll have the chance to work on innovative and exciting projects, whilst dealing with high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients.

You’ll also get access to our amazing benefits: our profit share scheme, 23 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays), a smart uniform, continuous on-the-job training, external training courses (such as ROLO Health and Safety Awareness, Emergency First Aid at Work, Working at Height) – plus a never-ending sweetie jar in the office.

To apply for this role – send in your CV as a PDF or Word Document, as well as a short covering letter on why you’d like to apply. Applications close on 5th December.

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