Head Gardener

Our award winning client requires a highly experienced Horticulturalist / Head Gardener - this offers the opportunity to work on some top end domestic and commercial gardens.

Soft landscaping experience required; horticultural knowledge is essential with a love and enthusiasm for plants and gardens with good communication and enjoys overseeing teams, whilst being able to show initiative. PA1, PA6 certs preferred 

Driving is essential as there will be opportunity to cover maintenance runs with increased responsibility.

Job description:

• Overseeing garden projects and site staff 

• Hedge cutting, mowing and border edging

• Watering / Irrigation installation and repair

• Planting of annuals and bulbs knowledge 

• Assist in the control of pest and disease

• Support the Lead Horticulturalist to ensure that your gardens reach full potential

• Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required.

• Support in the daily completion of job sheets highlighting future requirements.

• Flag any issues onsite to the office to mitigate client complaints.

• Assist in day-to-day maintenance of yard.

• Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools.

Reporting any problems immediately.

• Be punctual and look tidy and presentable.

• Cover other maintenance runs when required.

• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.

You will need: • 2 years + horticultural knowledge

• Experience of using power tools / highly organised and efficient at time management.

• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with clients, operations team and designers.

• UK driving licence essential

• Right to live and work in the UK

• Good level of spoken English

• Horticultural qualification desirable

Your Reward:

• Excellent salary depending on experience

• Employees benefit from 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, private healthcare, critical illness cover