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Head Gardener - 41366
Location : SW London
Salary : 35K+ DOE
Vacancy type : Permanent
Vacancy ID : 41366
Our prestigious London based Client is looking for a Head Gardener to join their Team. Based in SW London the garden and Estate provides a relaxing and spacious retreat for its residents to enjoy.
Duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for staff including rotas covering sickness and holiday cover
- Reporting to Management
- Responsible for external contractors whilst on site
- Creation and completion of annual plant design
- Mowing, edging and lawn care program
- Ground preparation for planting
- Seasonal planting including tubs and planters
- Pruning shrubs, climbers and small trees
- Fertilising, mulching and composting
- Pest Control
- Glasshouse work
- Propagation (as appropriate)
- Fruit cultivation
- Terrace, path and drive maintenance
- Social and recreation area maintenance
- Basic tool and machinery maintenance
- Operate irrigation system including water feature maintenance
- Maintain wildlife habitats and bird feeding systems
Person specification
- Hort Qualified
- Be the lead figure in all welfare of staff and well-being of the gardens, and demonstrate experience of the ability to directly manage, inspire and motivate a team while managing their time and efficiency.
- Have good verbal communication skills, both written and verbal
- Be self-motivated, energetic and passionate
- Have good eye for detail and have a very high level of finish
Please quote 41366 when speaking with one of our consultants.