Our client is looking for a Garden Maintenance Foreperson to join this prestigious design and build company looking after some very exclusive gardens.

Specifically, someone who is communicative, conscientious and experienced in garden maintenance. Most importantly, you’ll be enthusiastic to progress your horticultural skills and learning.

You’ll be working on a diverse mix of projects in some of the most desirable locations in London and the Home Counties. From our own landscape designs to high-profile designer projects and private spaces, you’ll be working in both domestic and commercial spaces.

For an ambitious and dedicated Garden Maintenance Foreperson, this is an exciting career opportunity to develop personally and work with the best in the business in a progressive and creative company.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• You’ll help manage garden maintenance for an exciting mix of landscapes – from small gardens to city courtyards, modern roof terraces and large country gardens
• You’ll diagnose and treat problems in plants and keep disease under control
• You’ll work with garden irrigation systems
• You’ll liaise with clients – listening to their needs and ensuring satisfaction
• You’ll work efficiently to tight deadlines, whilst keeping to health and safety and quality procedures

PLUS

• You’ll arrive promptly for work and keep any appointments you make
• You’ll join in with our company events and socials where possible, helping to build relationships with team members
• You’ll uphold our company values, outlined in our employee handbook

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• You’ll have at least 3 years of experience in gardening, with 2 of those in a team leader or foreman role
• You’ll have strong communication skills – as you’ll need to provide great customer service, as well as being able to listen and effectively communicate with clients, staff and managers
• And you’ll also be able to effectively manage a team
• Ideally, you’ll be qualified to at least Level 3 or equivalent (eg. RHS National Diploma etc.)
• You’ll have PA1 / PA6
• You’ll be able to use a range of small machinery
• And ideally, you’ll have a full clean driving license, with experience in van driving

ABOUT THE CLIENT

An established business with a 25-year plus heritage, but have a forward-thinking and values-led culture.

You’ll be working in a knowledgeable, friendly and diverse team, that share important core values. Trust, excellence and creativity are the everyday metrics we use to measure our work. More than empty corporate values - engendering trust, demanding excellence and nurturing creativity are how we run our business and create value for our clients and for ourselves.

You’ll have access to our amazing benefits: our profit share scheme, 23 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays), a smart uniform, continuous on-the-job training, plus external training courses (such as ROLO Health and Safety Awareness, Emergency First Aid at Work, Working at Height).