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Lead Gardener | North West, West & South West London

Lead Gardener | North West, West & South West London

by Mustafa Qureshi -
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Lead Gardener – Monday 25th October 2021 (can accommodate an earlier start)

£25-30K DOE + Van / North West, West & South West London

**This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, reputable company, that is looking to grow**

**and where you would participate as a valued, long-term member of the team**

For more information on us please visit gardeningsquad.co.uk and gsqlandscapes.co.uk.

We are looking for a Lead Gardener to carry out daily garden maintenance appointments Monday to Friday. This is a hands on role, where you will be provided with daily schedules to attend pre-booked garden service appointments and regular maintenance. You will be expected to manage your time and team efficiently, carry out your duties to a high standard and deliver great customer service to your clients. You will be working with an assist.

Role Requirements:

• Maintaining client gardens to the expected high standard.

• Liaising and communicating directly with clients and the office.

• Lawn care.

! Mowing, fertilizing, moss control.

• Plant, shrub and tree care: pruning, insect control, pest control, fertilizing.

• Paving/deck care: pressure-washing, bleaching, algaecide treatment, cleaning, sealing, oiling.

• Hedge trimming.

• Weed control.

• Mulching.

• Planting.

• Carrying out seasonal required tasks and activities.

• Installing Spring, Summer and Winter bedding arrangements.

• Operating and maintaining water irrigation systems.

• Operating and maintaining tools and machinery.

! hand-tools, mower, blower, hedge trimmer, long-arm trimmer, scarifier, pressure-washer.

• Operating and maintaining your assigned vehicle/van.

• Transportation and disposal of green waste at local refuse sites.

• Daily completion and submission of timesheets and expenses.

• Secure handling and storing of client keys and security/alarm codes.

• Ad hoc duties

Person Specification

• Previous landscape maintenance experience is essential

• PA1 PA6 desired

• Recognized qualification or very high level of horticultural experience / Knowledge

• Full clean driving licence is essential

• Very presentable with good client facing skills

• Fluent in English with good communication skills

• Good plant knowledge

• Living Locally West London or within reasonable distance.

Applications to sophieg@gardeningquad.co.uk

Applications will be open until Friday 15th October 2021