Head Gardener

We are currently seeking a skilled Head Gardener to join our client in maintaining and enhancing the beauty of their gardens and outdoor spaces. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture with a keen eye for detail and will be supervising and working along side a small team of gardeners.
Qualifications/Qualities
NVQ Level 2 in horticultural or equivalent qualification
PA1 and PA6A
Full UK driving licence
PASMA licence beneficial but not essential
A national diploma (BTEC/C&G) in a horticultural discipline, also beneficial but not essential
Well-motivated, with a pro-active and flexible can-do attitude, able to act on own initiative, paying attention to detail
Leadership qualities, with previous supervisory or managerial experience helpful
Duties
Manage a small team of grounds maintenance staff, ensuring all tasks are delegated accordingly
Provide a high standard of service to the site and our customers
Maintain the estate grounds and apartment curtilages to a high standard
To carry out an agreed annual programme of maintenance work to ensure the grounds are kept to an agreed standard.
Use ride on mowers in accordance with operating procedures
Use petrol/electric powered gardening tools
Oversee cleaning of car park areas with specialist sweeping machine
Comply with all health and safety procedures
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