Gardener (Skilled)

  • Job Reference: 941789825-2
  • Date Posted: 11 March 2023
  • Recruiter: Ohm Recruitment Limited
  • Location: City Of Westminster, London
  • Salary: £26,000 to £30,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: overtime, working outdoors, travel
  • Sector: Primary Industry
  • Job Type: Contract

Job Description

If you love working outdoors, feel that you can make a positive contribution to change our environment, want to keep fit & healthy at the same time by doing a very rewarding job then read on

We are looking to appoint a skilled Gardener to start work now! the role is maintaining our clients customers hi spec commercial property in the Knightsbridge Westminster area to exceptionally high visual standards, It's a very hands on role which can be physically demanding at times and will include working at heights. The ideal candidate will have good Horticultural level/knowledge and skills and again be comfortable working at heights

You Must Have
Some commercial gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance experience is essential, some training (certification) maybe offered to the right candidate in regards to working at heights

Working at heights in a similar role will be very advatageous

If you have any qualifications in relation to Working At Heights - advatageous

Or experience operating a BMU Building Maintenance Unit - advatageous

Worked on buildings facades or high rise builds - advatageous

Used power tools, mowers, hedge cutters & strimmers, Ideally have some plant/flower knowledge is essential
Available for a start now !
Driving license (desireable) but not essential
Qualifications PA1 / PA6 or chemical spraying or CSCS card

The Hours

Mon to Fri
Guaranteed 40/45 hours per week
Some early starts

Winter hrs - later starts with early finishes
Unlimited overtime avaialble

Static large site however you maybe asked to cover other locations - All travel to site/s arranged by the company

The Job

Working locally for an international established company carrying out planned, reactive and new maintenance schedules
The role will be mainly be working at heights but there maybe some additional associated tasks relating to the role
Working in a small team or lone working
Static role however there maybe some travel required to various sites within the surrounding areas

Company vehicle, tools, ppe will be provided (own safety boots recommended) with additional support/training, however if you can hit the ground running that would be more beneficial as we are approaching the new season !

The positions may become permanent depending on your suitability and performance