Gardening jobs in Pershore

With the increase work-load available to the company, an opportunity has arisen for a self-employed horticultural assistant to be part of a team and carry out various horticultural tasks in various settings. This role is flexible and can offer Tues, Weds, Thurs and Fridays two days minimum.

The company can offer career progression opportunities for hard-working and committed employees. Types of work would include all of the below:

· General garden maintenance tasks and tidying

· Garden clearances and renovations

· Groundwork and clearance

· Creating lawns

· Mowing and strimming

· Hedge cutting, pruning, and shaping

· Specimen shrub and tree pruning

· Planting and rejuvenation

· Advice and guidance

Suitable candidates will have either formal qualifications, knowledge or experience and a genuine interest in land-based work and horticulture. Ideally, suitable candidates will also have worked in the industry for at least 1 year and understand that the role is extremely varied.

Experience, skills, expertise, and certificates would ideally include:

· RHS qualifications or similar

· Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

· Ability to work under pressure and seasonal deadlines

· Good time management skills

· Good customer service skills and rapport abilities

· Good eye for detail and finishes

· Pruning specialist shrubs, trees and topiary

· Good weed identification skills

· Mowing, strimming and cutting large hedges

· Working in all weathers and tough conditions

· Knowledge of specific horticultural materials, methods, tools and equipment.

· Confident using land-based machinery

Desirable but not essential (possible opportunity to acquire these certificates)

· Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting Cs30

· Felling small trees cs31

· Aerial rescue cs38

· Chainsaw with rope cs39

The ideal candidate will ensure every job is completed to a high standard whatever their situation.

Candidates should have a positive attitude towards their work and colleagues, be reliable, punctual, physically fit, and well presented. Physical fitness and endurance are a must as this role is physically challenging and requires plenty of grit. Self-drive and enthusiasm is also essential.

Driver’s license is crucial.

It is of the upmost importance to represent the company in a good light when working, as existing clients who have been served by the founders for over a decade, are extremely valued and reputation is key.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to be part of a professional team and an ever-expanding company. With genuine career progression potential and a chance to develop your existing skills and knowledge, you will be rewarded along the way if you take on this role.

Typical on-site working hours are 8am-5pm

15mins morning break paid and 30mins lunch break unpaid

Seasonal variation expected, with opportunity to work over-time.

Benefits include:

· Uniform

· Use of tools

· Work van

· Pension scheme

· Continuous on-site training

· Stunning work locations with plenty of variety and wonderful clientele

We will also consider school leavers with an interest in horticulture, gardening or tree care. All applications considered.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 17 – 34 per week

Application question(s):

• Are you familiar with garden machinery?
• Do you have any health conditions or disabilities which may impact your physical performance while working?
• What is your preferred interest within horticulture and why?
• Please rate your plant knowledge and identification skills between 1-10 (1 being low and 10 being excellent)
• What skills and attributes do you believe you have to offer that could contribute to the success of the business on a day- to- day basis?
• What do you like about the outdoors the most?
• Out of the following, which do you prefer? 1. Mowing 2. Pruning shrubs 3. Planting 4. hedgecutting.

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Horticultural/land-based work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving license (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 28/03/2025
Reference ID: HORTG23
Expected start date: 01/04/2025