We are currently seeking a skilled Head Gardener to join our client in maintaining and enhancing the beauty of their gardens and outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture with a keen eye for detail and will be supervising and working along side a small team of gardeners.

Qualifications/Qualities

• NVQ Level 2 in horticultural or equivalent qualification
• PA1 and PA6A
• Full UK driving licence
• PASMA licence beneficial but not essential
• A national diploma (BTEC/C&G) in a horticultural discipline, also beneficial but not essential
• Well-motivated, with a pro-active and flexible can-do attitude, able to act on own initiative, paying attention to detail
• Leadership qualities, with previous supervisory or managerial experience helpful

Duties

• Manage a small team of grounds maintenance staff, ensuring all tasks are delegated accordingly
• Provide a high standard of service to the site and our customers
• Maintain the estate grounds and apartment curtilages to a high standard
• To carry out an agreed annual programme of maintenance work to ensure the grounds are kept to an agreed standard.
• Use ride on mowers in accordance with operating procedures
• Use petrol/electric powered gardening tools
• Oversee cleaning of car park areas with specialist sweeping machine
• Comply with all health and safety procedures
• Follow the correct method of working as per RAMS
• Oversee fencing repairs and general estate maintenance work as required (painting street furniture, minor repairs to play areas and so on).
• Carry out general estate maintenance work as required by the Development Manager
• Drive site vehicle with trailers
• Continued self and team improvement by using company e-learning platform
• Undertake training courses as required
• Any other duties that may be required to maintain the high standard of the development
  
  

  This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an organisation that will support your growth and develop your skill set.

  If this sounds like the role for you then apply today with a copy of your CV.

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