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Head Gardener
Head Gardener
Head Gardener
Posted 16 days ago
- Greenhithe, Kent
- Any
- External
Job Role:
Head Gardener
Days:
Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm
Hours:
35 hours a week
Location:
Greenhithe, Kent
Development Profile
The grounds to be managed consist of 72 acres and are part of a prestigious housing development by the River Thames. The role is to supervise, and work alongside, a small team of gardeners, ensuring the grounds are maintained to a high standard. The role reports to an on-site development manager, providing them with horticultural advice as required.
Ideally, you'll have all or most of the experience we're asking for:
Must hold Full UK Driving Licience
NVQ level 2 in horticultural or equivalent qualification
PA1 and PA6A
PASMA licence beneficial
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
Responsibilities
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
Follow the correct method of working as per RAMS
Oversee fencing repairs and general estate maintenance work as required (painting street furniture, minor repairs to play areas and so on).
Carry out general estate maintenance work as required by the Development Manager
Drive site vehicle with trailers
Continued self and team improvement by using company e-learning platform
Undertake training courses as required
Any other duties that may be required to maintain the high standard of the development
Benefits
Free Parking
Uniform and all-weather equipment supplied
Enhanced Pension
A true work-life balance and the opportunity of growth and progression.
Exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health.
AMRT1_UKCT
Head Gardener
Days:
Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm
Hours:
35 hours a week
Location:
Greenhithe, Kent
Development Profile
The grounds to be managed consist of 72 acres and are part of a prestigious housing development by the River Thames. The role is to supervise, and work alongside, a small team of gardeners, ensuring the grounds are maintained to a high standard. The role reports to an on-site development manager, providing them with horticultural advice as required.
Ideally, you'll have all or most of the experience we're asking for:
Must hold Full UK Driving Licience
NVQ level 2 in horticultural or equivalent qualification
PA1 and PA6A
PASMA licence beneficial
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
Responsibilities
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
Follow the correct method of working as per RAMS
Oversee fencing repairs and general estate maintenance work as required (painting street furniture, minor repairs to play areas and so on).
Carry out general estate maintenance work as required by the Development Manager
Drive site vehicle with trailers
Continued self and team improvement by using company e-learning platform
Undertake training courses as required
Any other duties that may be required to maintain the high standard of the development
Benefits
Free Parking
Uniform and all-weather equipment supplied
Enhanced Pension
A true work-life balance and the opportunity of growth and progression.
Exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health.
AMRT1_UKCT