A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join a team of experienced horticulturalists to work at the iconic and recently re-developed Battersea Power Station. After decades of sitting derelict, it is now open to the public as one of London’s most exciting and innovative new destinations. The very building which once produced the energy that enabled people to eat, drink, shop and play in the City, now provides the venue for a new generation to do the same.

Our client is an independent landscaping company which offers unparalleled design, installation and maintenance to commercial properties. With over 40 years’ experience within the commercial sector, BALI award winning and recognised for their outstanding value and quality. Providing landscaping services to high end sites in London and the Southeast of England, with clients including business parks, urban civic spaces, office estates, hotels, restaurants, retail parks and hospitals. They are now looking for a Skilled Gardener to join the team at Battersea Power Station.

As a Skilled Gardener on this stunning site, the successful candidate will play a key role as a member of the horticultural team on the maintenance of all landscape and infrastructure. Playing an important part in the development and ongoing maintenance of the site. Main duties will be to maintain and prepare all horticultural and ecological areas as directed, assisting in all forms of gardening. Landscape maintenance including but not limited to weeding, trimming, edging, pruning, planting, watering. Operating a wide range of garden tools and machinery and be responsible for the care and day to day cleaning of the equipment. Responding to clients and members of the public on site in a polite, courteous and professional manner. Work with minimal supervision to consistently deliver objectives, carrying out work in a timely manner as well as displaying a wide range of horticultural skills and practices.

The successful candidate will have excellent horticultural knowledge with a recognised horticultural qualification being highly desirable. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the horticultural sector with plenty of hands-on experience, as well as a good understanding of a wide variety of landscape strategies and knowledge of plants is also beneficial. Also essential for the role are hands-on gardening experience, with knowledge in the use of a wide range of garden tools and machinery. A demonstratable ability to establish and sustain a good working relationship within a team, as well as holding the initiative to work alone with excellent communication and customer service skills.

This is a full-time, permanent role. Working days are Monday to Friday with summer working hours 6:30am – 3pm and winter working hours 7:30am – 4pm. Holiday entitlement is 20 days plus Bank Holidays. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.

If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk

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