Assistant Horticulturalist

London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Cameron, based in Notting Hill, has a well-established reputation for delivering and maintaining groundbreaking gardens of the highest standard, established over 30 years. An exciting hands-on role, working closely with your Lead Horticulturalist, offers the opportunity to work on some top end domestic and commercial gardens. Soft landscaping experience required; some horticultural knowledge is essential with a love and enthusiasm for plants and gardens; a desire to learn and develop is vital. You will need to be good at communicating and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, whilst being able to show initiative. Driving is essential as there will be opportunity to cover maintenance runs with increased responsibility.

Job description:

oWeeding and seasonal pruning and planting

oHedge cutting

oLawn mowing and border edging

oWatering

oIrrigation installation and repair

oPlanting of annuals and bulbs

oAssist in the control of pest and disease

oSupport the Lead Horticulturalist to ensure that your gardens reach full potential

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

oSupport in the daily completion of job sheets highlighting future requirements.

oFlag any issues onsite to the office to mitigate client complaints.

oAssist in day-to-day maintenance of yard.

oEnsure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools. Reporting any problems immediately.

oBe punctual and look tidy and presentable.

oCover other maintenance runs when required.

Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed. Attend staff meetings.
You will need:

2 years + horticultural knowledge Experience of using power tools and maintaining gardens A desire to develop and learn To be 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:

oExcellent salary depending on experience

oOpportunity to earn more through over time and covering runs

oOngoing training and development

o25 days paid holiday a year plus bank holidays

oPaid day off on your birthday

oDiscretionary bonus

oBe part of an ambitious and fun team

Working hours vary with some days starting at 6.00am (42.5 hours a week)

Please send CV and cover letter to careers@camerongardens.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Gardening: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3057547
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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