Skilled Gardener

2 weeks ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Creative Roots Landscaping Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our garden maintenance team based in Nottingham for an experienced gardener, with additional responsibilities as a driver.

**The Role**

As well as providing ongoing maintenance to our regular clients there is opportunity to flex creatively with input into client’s garden development, planting plans or to assist other teams with soft landscaping on with design builds by an RHS Gold medallist designer.

Working pattern is set, Monday to Friday, with an 8AM start. End time dependant on season (4pm Winter/5pm Summer).

An extended understanding of horticultural techniques and principals is necessary, and previous experience in horticulture, gardening or similar is essential.

A driving licence is essential for this role.

**Skilled Gardener Responsibilities**
- Confident plant identification skills and care knowledge
- Working with a mixture of hand tools, petrol small engines and pedestrian mowers
- Garden maintenance tasks include pruning, weeding, mowing, hedge-cutting and reduction, planting and many other seasonal garden duties
- Pushing gardens forward with fresh ideas
- Ensuring that all equipment and machinery is kept in good working order and faults are highlighted to the managers promptly

**Essential Characteristics**
- Previous experience in horticulture or relevant qualifications
- Proficiency with handheld garden machinery and small engines
- Knowledge of appropriate horticultural techniques
- Positive and sociable nature
- Capable of working in all weathers
- Ability to work in a safe and professional manner

**Desirable Qualifications (but not essential)**
- RHS Level 2 or similar
- PA1/PA6 spraying license

**Perks include**:

- Holiday bonus scheme
- Training and continuous development opportunities
- Optional group activities - in 2022 Creative Roots team took on the UK 3 peaks challenge
- Provision of gardening uniform and PPE
- Sociable working environment within a diverse team
- Monthly staff breakfasts

**Job Type**: Full-Time, Permanent

**Schedule**: Mon-Fri

**Salary**: £22,500
- We are an inclusive company and do not tolerate prejudice of any kind_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Do you have a full UK driving licence?

**Experience**:

- Horticultural: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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