Horticultural Gardener

Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Prune to Bloom Full time

I am seeking a skilled trained Horticulturist to work with myself in a variety of private gardens and grounds on a full time basis. As a gardener, you will be responsible for maintaining and caring for various plants in a mixture of styled gardens so a broad knowledge on plants and how to care for them correctly is expected why myself and my clientele. A Horticultural qualification is essential (Minimum level 2+ RHS). This job is for someone who is passionate and enjoys doing jobs to the their best of their ability achieving the best results for the grounds/gardens year round.

Your duties will include:

Perform groundskeeping tasks; lawn care, grass cuts, fertiliser application, lawn renovations inc. scarifying, top dressing, aerating etc.

Maintain beds and borders to a very high standard; weeding, mulch application, fertilising when necessary.

- Plant, cultivate, and divide plants in gardens and landscapes at correct times of year.

- Prune and trim both ornamental & fruit trees, shrubs, and plants at preferred times of the year for the plants.

- Monitor plant health and identify any pests or diseases and provide solutions.

- Have a clear understanding on plant Identification and show good knowledge on Latin plant names.

- Use hand and power tools frequently and help maintain them in the workshop end of week.

- Operate larger machinery; tractors, ride on mower, chipper etc.

- Assist with the selection of plants and plans for developing spaces on larger projects.

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of Horticulture principles and practices which can be used to demonstrate methods to clients if and when asked.

- Experience with groundskeeping, lawn care and landscape maintenance.

- Ability to operate power tools safely and effectively on a daily basis.

- Basic Mechanical Knowledge to maintain the tools weekly.

- Knowledge of plant care techniques including pruning methods, fertiliser application, and identical replacement plants.

Must have good time keeping skills and communication.

Must have a minimum of a Level 2 RHS Horticultural Certification.

- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Must have full clean drivers UK license.

Must have the right to work in the UK.

Working hours are 7:30pm - 5pm Monday to Friday.

Probationary Period will be 6 months.

Overtime will be needed on occasions for larger projects.

If you are passionate about horticulture and enjoy working in gardens carrying out jobs demonstrating the best practices then I encourage you to apply for this position.

Please apply with a covering letter and CV.

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