Hedge Cutting jobs in Epping

This is a great opportunity for an experienced gardener to join our established garden maintenance company and become part of our friendly team. As Team Leader you will be responsible for running one of our maintenance rounds working in domestic gardens and commercial grounds. You will also be responsible for supervising one or two members of staff in your team, as well as ensuring the company vehicle is kept clean and tidy and machinery is well maintained.

The ideal candidate needs to have a genuine interest in plants and gardening. You will need to enjoy working outdoors in all weathers.

Essential:

• Basic knowledge of plants and weeds
• Horticultural qualification or prior gardening experience
• Knowledge of general maintenance of gardens and grounds
• Cultivating and tending plant beds and borders such as pruning, hoeing and weed control
• Ability to supervise one or two members of staff
• Experience of equipment and machinery for: strimming, mowing, leaf blowing and hedge cutting
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A full UK Driving Licence

Candidate knowledge/skills/experience/qualities:

• PA1/PA5 spraying licence desirable
• Experience towing a trailer
• Cooperative and enthusiastic
• Confident communicating with clients and assisting with queries
• Maintains a high standard of work
• Conscientious, organised and with good time management
• Keen to develop in their role and undertake training

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Epping: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Gardening: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person