Horticulturist

Horticulturalist

• Duration: Temp-perm
• Hours: 7:30-3:30pm Monday to Friday

Working within a team you will be responsible for a range of activities from grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning, flower bed maintenance to name a few. You will need to ensure a safe working environment is always maintained and carry out day to day maintenance and safety checks on all equipment

Responsibilities include:

Carry out a range of horticultural maintenance activities, in accordance with best horticultural practices.
Ensure that designated sites are designed, prepared and maintained to an exceptional standard of horticulture, cleanliness and overall appearance.
Operate and maintain plant & machinery; plan and undertake routine maintenance of tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles; plan and organise machinery and vehicle servicing and repairs.
Develop quotes and estimates for additional works and special projects.

To succeed, you will need:

• To be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Hold a full valid UK Driving License
• Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (e.g. strimmer's, backpack blowers, push mowers etc.)
• Experience in working in a busy team and providing a high-quality service.
• Formal horticultural qualification e.g. National Certificate in Horticulture, National Diploma, NVQ Level (amenity horticulture) or RHS is preferred
• PASMA training
• PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Licence is preferred