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Gardener
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Gardeners manage and maintain private and commercial gardens, performing tasks such as pruning, weeding, planting, hedge cutting, and lawn care, while liaising with clients and upholding health and safety standards.
About this role
Our Garden Management team is growing!
We are looking for up to four Gardeners to join our growing Garden Management team in Oxfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity for people who enjoy working outdoors, take pride in their work and have a passion for creating and maintaining beautiful gardens to the highest standards.
We welcome applications from individuals at a range of experience levels, from those seeking to start a career in horticulture through an apprenticeship, to gardeners looking to further develop their skills and experience. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or already have a solid foundation in place, we can offer the opportunity to develop your career, working in some of the most inspiring gardens in the area.
If you are enthusiastic, hardworking and eager to learn or build on your existing expertise, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities:
- Carry out garden management duties in private and commercial settings (including pruning, weeding, planting, hedge cutting, lawn care and other related tasks).
- Maintain clients' gardens to a consistently high standard
- Liaise with clients in a polite, friendly and professional manner
- Completing tasks efficiently and productively through seasonal planning
The successful candidate will:
- Have a passion for the environment and horticultural practices
- Be able to work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team
- Be a brand ambassador for Nicholsons, living out our company values of creativity, dedication and passion for the planet
- Willing to work outdoors in all weathers
- Have a strong commitment to health and safety and quality
- Hold a full, clean UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Relevant gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance experience
Either:
- Seeking an apprenticeship opportunity
- Pursuing or holds an RHS Level 2 qualification
Click here to view our full benefits package.
This is a full-time position:
- Monday – Friday
- 7.30am - 4.30pm.
We also welcome applications from those seeking part-time hours.
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