Gardener/Horticulturist

Our clients are a multi-award winning garden design and build company based in Clerkenwell. We are recruiting for a Gardener / Horticulturist to join our small aftercare and planting team who exclusively look after the gardens that we have built and planted. This role will require working on a range of sites from roof gardens to urban courtyards. As one of their horticulturist, you will ensure high quality finishes and sustainable and pro-active gardening in the gardens that we create. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join our team with excellent opportunities for growth and participation in special projects such as the Chelsea Flower Show.

Candidate requirements

* Right to live and work in the UK

* Previous experience 2-3 years+ in horticulture

* Excellent knowledge of plant establishment and maintenance including pruning and pest control.

* A passion for learning planting design principles

* Organised and pro-active with good timekeeping

* First class customer service skills

* Be competent at administrative tasks associated with the role including taking images, updating the garden log.

* Great communicator who confidently speak to clients and the team

* UK driving license essential

* Excellent spoken and written English

* Have a recognised Horticultural qualification and ideally PA1/PA6a, CSCS Card however training will be given in some areas.

Please apply with a full CV in the first instance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed