Experienced Gardener/landscaper

We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active individual to join our team. Ideally, he/she will have horticultural training or have experience in garden maintenance and landscaping. Our work covers a variety of gardens/grounds, both domestic and commercial, in the East Riding area.

The role offers the possibility for taking on future leadership responsibilities as we continue to grow and expand our business.

Transport is required to meet at our site starting location.

Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience.

**Qualifications**
- Gardening experience
- National Diploma in Horticulture or equivalent (preferred).
- Driving license

**Full Job Description**

**Job Summary**

We provide gardening services in Driffield, Bridlington, Beverley and surrounding areas in East Yorkshire, to all types of clients. No matter what the size of the job we pride ourselves on delivering a quality and friendly service. Our work includes general garden maintenance of residential and business properties as well as incorporating garden design and planting specialist knowledge to individual projects.

We provide competitive hourly rates of pay.

Although this is a fun, outdoors position, it will be physically demanding and you must be able to perform a variety of tasks to assist in the maintenance and renovation of gardens in a range of weather conditions.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Perform various gardening tasks including mowing and strimming lawns, weeding and cultivating garden beds, trimming hedges and bushes, pruning plants and shrubs, raking leaves and debris, and keeping all areas of the garden neat and tidy.
- Safely operate machinery such as lawnmowers, strimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and pruning saws.
- Maintain a courteous and polite manner when dealing with clients and the general public.
- Any other duties assigned.

**Working Conditions**
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team.
- Work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Must be physically fit to execute daily maintenance tasks.
- Aspects of the job can be physically demanding and include heavy lifting & carrying, pushing, kneeling and repetitive motion.

**Hours of work**
- Working on an hourly basis typically starting from 8:00 AM on site (travel to site can range from 5-40 minutes).
- Occasional overtime may be offered/required.

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in gardening.
- High level of ethical conduct, cooperation, and team skills.
- Ability to quickly and efficiently learn gardening practices.
- Good communication & interpersonal skills.
- Ability to not only work as a team but also under your own initiative.
- Excellent customer service.

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

**Salary**: £12.00-£15.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NMHort&Gard
Expected start date: 04/03/2024