Gardener

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom The London Cremation Company Full time

**Purpose**

To be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Crematorium gardens under the supervision and guidance of more senior members of the team. Demonstrating initiative in the development and enhancement of the grounds ensuring that a professional image of the site and Company are always promoted.

**Responsibilities**

**Gardening**
- To carry out all gardening duties necessary to maintain and upkeep the crematorium gardens including grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, tree work, removing weeds and planting.
- To be aware of the location, types and allotment of garden memorials; if requested, liaise with the Administration and Memorial Team and/or clients in order to assist with these matters
- To ensure regular clearance of items from memorials left by the public, including dead flowers, plants, glass vases and any unauthorised ornaments.
- To assist with the cleaning and maintenance of garden furniture, particularly those under memorialisation
- To carry out maintenance and care of plants in the Chapel and waiting area.
- To maintain and clean all gardening equipment and machinery in full working order, where possible carrying out repairs
- To assist with the construction of memorials.
- To liaise with the Administration and Memorial Team for the mounting of plaques.
- To maintain and clean the memorial areas, boulder stones, seats and equipment
- To clean plastic vases and put them back at collection point for re-use
- To ensure that the car parks, entrances and forecourts of the crematorium are clear and tidy prior to each days’ services including carrying out a daily litter patrol to ensure excellent presentation of the crematorium.
- To assist visitors to park in suitable spaces within a space limited car park.

The above is not an exhaustive list, and the job holder will be required to carry out other reasonable duties as and when required.

**Required Key Skills & Competencies**
- Able to carry out a physically demanding job, involving lifting heavy objects and remaining on your feet for long periods of time in various weather conditions.
- Trained and experienced in using a ride on lawn mower, hand lawn mower, hedge strimmer, powered hand tools and other horticultural machinery safely and professionally.
- Knowledge of plants and gardening techniques.
- Ability to follow instructions and guidance from other more senior members of staff and management and shows initiative, in particular with regards to the development and enhancement of the grounds.
- Pro-actively seeks to obtain the information required to do the job. Passes on accurate and timely information including reporting necessary repairs or needing tools and / or equipment.
- Remains positive and proactive at all times.
- Works well in a team, helping and supporting each other.
- Anticipates and responds to the needs of the Company and its customers, looking for and using opportunities to exceed customer expectations and ensuring consistent quality in all their dealings with employees and customers.
- Demonstrates excellent timekeeping and attendance.
- At all times behaves, dresses and acts in a manner befitting the position held and the nature of the company’s business, including demonstrating compassion and patience with mourners.
- Takes ownership of their own Training and Development and partakes in any training deemed necessary by the line manager or management. Supports the training and development of apprentices, work experience students and new staff when required.

**Desirable Skills & Competencies**
- Trained, experienced and certified to use a ride on lawn mower, tractor, Golf Buggy, Gator, Pesticides, petrol hand lawn mower, hedge strimmer, powered hand tools and other horticultural machinery safely and professionally.

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

Pay: Up to £27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Gardening: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TheLCC Gardener GG April24

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