Trainee Gardner/grounds Maintenance

1 week ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Muddy Spades Full time

**Company description**

Muddy Spades is a small family Landscape and Grounds Maintenance company that is seeking to appoint an Trainee Gardener/Grounds maintenance on a full or part time basis.

**Job description**

The Gardener will work within a small team which adhere to Covid-19 strict guidelines.

The following duties are the responsibility of the Gardener/grounds maintenance

General ground maintenance including sweeping and litter removal,
mechanical and chemical weed control, manual and mechanical ground lawn cutting.

cultivation, leaf clearing, path maintenance.

Pruning: shrubs and wall shrubs.

Border maintenance: weeding, forking, cutting back, lifting and splitting,
planting, staking, tying in, deadheading and watering.

Turf maintenance: mowing using various types of machines, scarifying,
spiking, top dressing, re-seeding, weed control, pest and disease control, repairing and renovating lawns.

Hedge maintenance.

Maintain machinery and vehicles, which will include, servicing and checking
the condition of machinery as appropriate and keeping accurate records of machinery.

Perform duties as part of team, but also to work independently when required.

Abide by health and safety rules and regulations.

You will be provided with the necessary Personal Protective Equipment,
which must be maintained at all times.

Keep accurate records of chemical and dangerous substances used.

The list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and you may be required to

carry out alternative tasks as instructed by your supervisor to ensure the Department

can operate an efficient service at all times.

**Person Specification**
- **Essential**_

Good plant knowledge and understanding of correct horticultural practices.

Experienced in all aspects of pruning.

Good physical fitness.

Proven ability to operate relevant machinery.

Proven ability to work in a team or alone.

Clean UK driving licence.

Excellent time management skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to have a flexible approach to the work environment.
- **Desirable **_

CS30/31 chainsaw certificates.

Certificate for Safe Use of Steps & Ladders.

Manual handling certificate.

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

**Salary**: £16,729.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: MD1

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