Gardening Jobs in Edinburgh
Job Overview:
• We are a successful gardening company based in Edinburgh looking to expand and recruit two knowledgeable and experienced gardening team members.
• The applicant must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of maintaining a mixture of domestic and commercial gardens/grounds to a very high standard along with landscaping and gardening projects.
• You will be working directly for the operational managing director and be fully responsible for the specified jobs allocated to you, health & safety and all aspects of quality assurance and client / customer service.
• You must have a clean and valid driving license alongside the relevant industry standard “tickets”.
• Experience of landscaping would be advantageous along with a robust knowledge of plants.
• You will be required to travel daily to EH16 6YN as a starting/finishing point.
• Must be flexible to meet client demands over very busy seasonal period.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• To liaise with the director in regards to the weekly and daily job schedules, to prepare the appropriate machinery and to then work alongside other team members in a professional manner.
• To undertake and manage all works to a high standard; liaise with clients; take and present instructions and have a “can do” attitude.
• Operate all garden machinery and tools in a safe and competent manor and strim to a high standard. To direct and ensure the same levels of quality and safety on jobs where you are under supervision.
• Handle cash takings and write out invoices to clients.
• Keep an up-to-date and accurate log of daily operations.
• Be able to advise clients on potential improvements from a horticultural perspective.
• To ensure job completion and feedback information is logged appropriately.
Key garden maintenance tasks for our clients include:
Strimming
Shrub Pruning
Hedge Trimming
Lawn Mowing
Flower bed maintenance and establishing new landscaped areas with plants, trees, shrubs
Weeding
Applying a selection of herbicides
Plus slabbing/patio, fencing
Job Type: Full-time, with an initial probationary period, and then an opportunity to carry on if a “good fit” for the company.
To apply for this position, you should be able to demonstrate the following background and experience.
Gardening:
• Gardener: 3-5 years (Required)
• Supervisor: 1-2 years (Preferably)
Qualifications/Education (equivalents):
• NC in Horticulture/Landscaping
• HNC in Horticulture/Landscaping (Preferred).
Mandatory Licences (to be produced at interview):
• Clean and full Driving License
• PA1 & PA6
Preferred Skillset:
• Strong horticultural knowledge
• Experience in all set up and use of all gardening and horticultural equipment.
• Enhanced communication and organisational skills.
• Planning & Management experience of various job sets and teams
• A willingness and adapt to and learn new skills.
• Time management and planning.
• A positive attitude to execute, deliver and succeed in all aspects of life.
• To listen carefully and liaise with clients.
Wage: Depending on experience.
Interested candidates should upload a covering letter summarising your experience as noted above and copy of your CV using the job application form below.
• We are a successful gardening company based in Edinburgh looking to expand and recruit two knowledgeable and experienced gardening team members.
• The applicant must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of maintaining a mixture of domestic and commercial gardens/grounds to a very high standard along with landscaping and gardening projects.
• You will be working directly for the operational managing director and be fully responsible for the specified jobs allocated to you, health & safety and all aspects of quality assurance and client / customer service.
• You must have a clean and valid driving license alongside the relevant industry standard “tickets”.
• Experience of landscaping would be advantageous along with a robust knowledge of plants.
• You will be required to travel daily to EH16 6YN as a starting/finishing point.
• Must be flexible to meet client demands over very busy seasonal period.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• To liaise with the director in regards to the weekly and daily job schedules, to prepare the appropriate machinery and to then work alongside other team members in a professional manner.
• To undertake and manage all works to a high standard; liaise with clients; take and present instructions and have a “can do” attitude.
• Operate all garden machinery and tools in a safe and competent manor and strim to a high standard. To direct and ensure the same levels of quality and safety on jobs where you are under supervision.
• Handle cash takings and write out invoices to clients.
• Keep an up-to-date and accurate log of daily operations.
• Be able to advise clients on potential improvements from a horticultural perspective.
• To ensure job completion and feedback information is logged appropriately.
Key garden maintenance tasks for our clients include:
Strimming
Shrub Pruning
Hedge Trimming
Lawn Mowing
Flower bed maintenance and establishing new landscaped areas with plants, trees, shrubs
Weeding
Applying a selection of herbicides
Plus slabbing/patio, fencing
Job Type: Full-time, with an initial probationary period, and then an opportunity to carry on if a “good fit” for the company.
To apply for this position, you should be able to demonstrate the following background and experience.
Gardening:
• Gardener: 3-5 years (Required)
• Supervisor: 1-2 years (Preferably)
Qualifications/Education (equivalents):
• NC in Horticulture/Landscaping
• HNC in Horticulture/Landscaping (Preferred).
Mandatory Licences (to be produced at interview):
• Clean and full Driving License
• PA1 & PA6
Preferred Skillset:
• Strong horticultural knowledge
• Experience in all set up and use of all gardening and horticultural equipment.
• Enhanced communication and organisational skills.
• Planning & Management experience of various job sets and teams
• A willingness and adapt to and learn new skills.
• Time management and planning.
• A positive attitude to execute, deliver and succeed in all aspects of life.
• To listen carefully and liaise with clients.
Wage: Depending on experience.
Interested candidates should upload a covering letter summarising your experience as noted above and copy of your CV using the job application form below.
Trainee Gardener Job in Edinburgh
Overview:
• We are a local friendly gardening company looking to expand and recruit a knowledgeable and trainee gardener.
• A successful candidate must be able to; work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, work effectively within a small team and possess basic knowledge of health and safety.
• No experience required but would be advantageous along with a robust knowledge of plants.
• You will be required to travel daily to EH16 6YN as a starting/finishing point.
• Must be flexible to meet client demands over busy summer period.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Once trained: to undertake work to a high standard; liaise with our clients; take instructions and have a “can do” attitude.
• Operate all garden machinery and tools in a safe and competent manor and strim to a high standard once training has been given.
• Be able to advise clients on potential improvements from a horticultural perspective once training has been given.
Key maintenance tasks involve:
Strimming
Shrub Pruning
Hedge Trimming
Lawn Mowing
Flower bed maintenance
Weeding
Applying a selection of herbicides
Job Type: Full-time, with an initial probationary period, and then an opportunity to carry on if a “good fit” for the company.
Licences:
• Clean and full Driving License (Preferred)
• PA1 & PA6 (Preferred)
Preferred Skillset:
• Strong horticultural knowledge
• Experience in all horticultural equipment.
• Enhanced communication and organisational skills.
• A willingness to learn new thing.
• Time management and planning.
• A positive attitude to execute, deliver and succeed in all aspects of life.
• To listen carefully and liaise with clients.
Wage: Depending on experience, if any.
Experience:
• Gardener: 0-3 years (None required)
Qualifications/Education:
• NC in Horticulture/Landscaping (Preferred).
• HNC in Horticulture/Landscaping (Preferred).
Interested candidates should upload a covering letter and copy of their CV using the job application form below.
• We are a local friendly gardening company looking to expand and recruit a knowledgeable and trainee gardener.
• A successful candidate must be able to; work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, work effectively within a small team and possess basic knowledge of health and safety.
• No experience required but would be advantageous along with a robust knowledge of plants.
• You will be required to travel daily to EH16 6YN as a starting/finishing point.
• Must be flexible to meet client demands over busy summer period.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Once trained: to undertake work to a high standard; liaise with our clients; take instructions and have a “can do” attitude.
• Operate all garden machinery and tools in a safe and competent manor and strim to a high standard once training has been given.
• Be able to advise clients on potential improvements from a horticultural perspective once training has been given.
Key maintenance tasks involve:
Strimming
Shrub Pruning
Hedge Trimming
Lawn Mowing
Flower bed maintenance
Weeding
Applying a selection of herbicides
Job Type: Full-time, with an initial probationary period, and then an opportunity to carry on if a “good fit” for the company.
Licences:
• Clean and full Driving License (Preferred)
• PA1 & PA6 (Preferred)
Preferred Skillset:
• Strong horticultural knowledge
• Experience in all horticultural equipment.
• Enhanced communication and organisational skills.
• A willingness to learn new thing.
• Time management and planning.
• A positive attitude to execute, deliver and succeed in all aspects of life.
• To listen carefully and liaise with clients.
Wage: Depending on experience, if any.
Experience:
• Gardener: 0-3 years (None required)
Qualifications/Education:
• NC in Horticulture/Landscaping (Preferred).
• HNC in Horticulture/Landscaping (Preferred).
Interested candidates should upload a covering letter and copy of their CV using the job application form below.
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