Gardening jobs in Bury

Due to further expansion and obtaining a number of new contracts, we are now recruiting for experienced, enthusiastic individuals with a passion for gardening based in Cheshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidates with amazing career prospects.

We are rapidly expanding again with a number of new contracts to be managed to the highest standard with quality being at the heart of everything we do.

General day to day duties on site will include:

• Mowing
• Strimming
• Pruning & hedge cutting
• Planting
• Hanging baskets
• Weed control
• Leaf clearance
• Litter picking
• Lawn care & fertiliser applications when required

In addition to your daily work tasks as a team leader you will be required to:

• Liaise directly with clients, using your initiative to enhance the outdoor spaces in accordance with the seasons
• To have day to day responsibility for your team and site quality
• Working to deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of workmanship and taking pride in your work
• A positive can do attitude - Leading your team members to success
• Have a wealth of knowledge within the landscaping industry
• Display a good understanding of plant knowledge
• Adherence to internal and external Health and Safety requirements ensuring your team are safe, and following these at all times
• Continually seeking ways to improve site quality, work ethics within the team to enhance what we do
• Conduct daily vehicle checks, weekly checks and monthly checks (first aid kit check, equipment maintenance check)
• Team development and sharing your knowledge with your operatives!

In addition to your day to day tasks, additional works will be carried out now and again to include:

• Turfing
• Seeding
• Mulching
• Fencing
• Planting
• Pressure Washing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in similar role
• Full UK Driving Licence (Required)
• United Kingdom
• PA1 & PA6a
• Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture or above
• Plant Knowledge
• Lawn Care Experience and a Sound Understanding of N.P.K
• Experience with using CRM software
• A sound understanding of Health and Safety

Advantageous qualifications:

• Trailer/towing licence

Are You Who We Are Looking For?

At Northhort Ltd, we have built a reputation based on quality work and professional attitude at all times. Our ideal candidate is expected to lead by example and ensure that operatives are also delivering the quality we are well known for. At Northhort Ltd, we deliver excellence and high quality service at all times, but we are going into detail when it comes to our appearance: clean vans, PPE and well maintained uniform at all times!

• Are you interested in developing your professional career?
• Are you passionate about horticulture and being outdoors?
• Are you driven to challenge yourself to be the best you can be?
• Do you have great communication skills and care about your surroundings?
• Do you have high attention to detail?
• Do you show professional manner at all times?
• Do you strive to deliver quality, have attention to detail and are willing to give 110% and produce work you are proud of?

If yes, apply now as the right candidate will start immediately.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.50-£14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Tips
• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping Occupations: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Clean Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road