Gardener/Horticulturist
Gardener/Horticulturist
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£32000 - £36000/annum
Category
Other
Job Description
Our clients are a multi-award winning garden design and build company based in Clerkenwell. We are recruiting for a Gardener / Horticulturist to join our small aftercare and planting team who exclusively look after the gardens that we have built and planted. This role will require working on a range of sites from roof gardens to urban courtyards. As one of their horticulturist, you will ensure high quality finishes and sustainable and pro-active gardening in the gardens that we create. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team with excellent opportunities for growth and participation in special projects such as the Chelsea Flower Show.
Candidate requirements
* Right to live and work in the UK
* Previous experience 2-3 years+ in horticulture
* Excellent knowledge of plant establishment and maintenance including pruning and pest control.
* A passion for learning planting design principles
* Organised and pro-active with good timekeeping
* First class customer service skills
* Be competent at administrative tasks associated with the role including taking images, updating the garden log.
* Great communicator who confidently speak to clients and the team
* UK driving license essential
* Excellent spoken and written English
* Have a recognised Horticultural qualification and ideally PA1/PA6a, CSCS Card however training will be given in some areas.
Please apply with a full CV in the first instance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted