Gardener, City Garden and Green Spaces
Salary £31,300 + Bonus, Benefits & 33 Days Holiday
Central London
Full Time & Permanent
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Gardener to play a key role in the ongoing maintenance of one of the most important urban regeneration projects in Europe. This area of some 128 acres is described as “what a city can be and what urban life at its very best should be about.” It is one of the countries most varied developments including office, residential, hospitality and commercial area all integrated into green spaces and garden squares created in partnership with the Eden Project. The importance of the Gardens to the character of the whole development means that the position of Gardener carries an equal level of importance. The role comes with a good salary that is increased annually, 10% bonus, 33 days holiday, BUPA Health & Dental and a generous pension scheme.
The Role:
We are looking for a Gardener, possibly with some experience and qualifications who is looking to develop and grow their career with an established company in an extensive, interesting and varied garden complex. Reporting to the Landscape Manager you will maintain the design of the soft landscaping and be a force in the sympathetic development of garden spaces as they mature. The estate includes park and garden areas together with planters, living walls, roof and terrace gardens. Your duties will include a broad spectrum of Horticultural tasks including garden maintenance, grass care, seasonal planting and the control of pests and disease.
The Person:
You should have some experience of the maintenance of herbaceous gardens together with lawns and minor tree works together with their management, planning and maintenance scheduling. Ideally you will hold a horticultural qualification and have experience in operating a wide range of garden machinery. You should live within easy commuting distance of Docklands.
Qualifications:
You should have a current Driving Licence and Ideally PA1 and PA6 Spraying Licences and a chainsaw ticket, CS30/31 would be useful. You may hold a Horticultural / RHS qualification at Level 2