We are a small family business, established 1987, providing maintenance and soft landscaping to property management, in West and Central London.
Our contracts range from window boxes and roof gardens to much larger communal ground maintenance. In order to help us grow (and keep up with increased demand) we are looking for someone to join our small team of professional gardeners. You will be expected to maintain regularly contracted grounds and contribute to garden development. We hope to find someone keen to learn and develop in an industry with much to offer, as we learn and develop as a business.
Daily/general maintenance tasks to include:
- General tidying and care of grounds in a professional manner
- Pruning, watering, deadheading, weeding etc.
- The use of a range of tools and equipment. From lawn mowers to hand tools.
- The planting and care of a range plants. From trees to bedding.
(On job training provided)
Career development:
-We offer the opportunity to gain horticultural experience. We are obviously here to help
grow our business but are genuinely enthusiastic about our industry and want to share it.
-Pactical gardening skills.
-Plant knowledge. Identification and care.
-Further horticultural studies.
We require:
-A minimum diploma in land based studies (City of Guilds)
-A good level of communication skills.
-An ability to work well in a team and follow instructions
-A strong work ethic
-Driving license (useful, not required)
To apply for the position please email: charlie@contractgardens.co.uk