Gardener

Job summary

JOB PURPOSE Gardener To work as directed to carry out all aspects of practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards as required by the Grounds Maintenance Specification and Clients KEY RESULT AREAS Gardener To use a high level of gardening skills to meet the horticultural standards within the specification and to undertake all horticultural operations, including: Grassing cutting duties/strimming/hedge trimming/clearing leaves and litter Planting out of bedding plants, trees and shrubs Shrub bed planting and maintenance (e.g. pruning and division) Application of chemicals Maintenance, setting out and marking sports facilities General soft landscaping works (e.g. top-soiling, cultivation, seeding, shrub-bed renewal etc.) To operate, and be responsible for ensuring that all vehicles, plant and machinery are kept in good working orders and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Road Traffic Regulations Gardener To report any defects in tools and equipment to line manager Qualifications Gardener NVQ stage 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) a minimum of two years' proven practical experience in Grounds Maintenance work Possession of a current, full, UK driving licence is essential Gardener Knowledge Possess knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment and its maintenance (or be prepared to undertake training) Knowledge of plant identification and disorders Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulations Experience Able to demonstrate all practical aspects of horticulture, including grass cutting and general horticultual machinery Experience of soft landscaping work Experience of using mowing equipment and small plant (e.g. pedestrian mowers, strimmers etc.)