Gardening jobs in Downend

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Gardener to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture and a strong understanding of landscape maintenance. This role involves the care and upkeep of gardens, ensuring that they remain healthy, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. You will be responsible for a variety of gardening tasks, utilising both hand tools and power tools to achieve optimal results.

Duties

• Maintain and develop gardens by planting, watering, weeding, and pruning plants to promote healthy growth.
• Operate power tools and hand tools safely and effectively for various gardening tasks.
• Implement irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of plants and landscapes.
• Conduct regular maintenance, including all horticultural tasks
• Monitor plant health and growth, identifying any issues such as pests or diseases promptly.
• Assist in the design and layout of new garden areas or enhancements to existing gardens.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of gardening equipment and work areas.

Requirements

• Proven experience in gardening, minimum 3 years experience.
• Horticultural qualifications, minimum up to level 2.
• Experienced with power tools and hand tools used in gardening tasks.
• Knowledge of plant care, including growing conditions, pest management, and irrigation techniques.
• Organic methodology.
• Interest in working with an environmentally friendly company.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail with an eye for aesthetics in garden design.
• Excellent physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy loads as required.
• Ability to work at height with ladders up to 5 metres.
• Driving- full and clean UK drivers licence, able to drive company vehicles, manual and automatic.

If you are passionate about creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and have the skills necessary for this role, we encourage you to apply for the position of Gardener.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,575.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Horticulture: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Location:

• Newport PO30 3DR (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Gardener Isle of wight