Description

The Great Garden Group LTD T/A Charles Dudley Gardens is a fast growing and well-respected garden design, landscaping and maintenance company operating across London. We are looking for an experienced full-time Garden Maintenance Foreman to join our busy and innovative team. They will be responsible for planting and maintaining premium domestic and commercial projects across London and overseeing our garden maintenance operations.The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture, a keen eye for detail and have strong leadership abilities to manage a team effectively. This exciting role requires a team player who shows initiative and can work independently. They will need to be self-motivated with good horticultural knowledge and be passionate about gardening with a desire to develop.Role:Lead a team of garden maintenance staff in daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. Work as part of a soft landscaping team to plant and maintain prestigious gardens and commercial sites across London. Ability to work efficiently to manage a busy and flexible schedule. Deliver great customer service, respond calmly and politely to any queries and build strong client relationships. Highlight and communicate any problems or developments to the GM Manager. Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required. Daily completion of electronic job sheets highlighting next steps. Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools. Oversee and carry out general garden maintenance – including mowing, planting annuals and bulbs, pruning at the correct time, lawn care and overall garden development. Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed. You will need:Excellent horticultural knowledge. At least 3-4 years + experience in the industry to include pruning, pest & disease control, planting, irrigation, lawn care, using a wide variety of horticultural machinery. A desire and passion to learn and develop. A drive to deliver, create and nurture high standard gardens. Knowledge of seasonal variation. Good organisation and time management. Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, operations team and designers. Right to live and work in the UK. Full clean UK driving licence, with experience of driving vans. Recognised horticultural qualification, or a high level of horticultural experience/knowledge. A van with insurance and fuel card will be provided to the successful candidate.Incentives are offered based on performance and can be discussed during the interview.Salary: £32,000-£40,000 per year – dependant on experience.