Mobile Gardener in London

MOBILE GARDENER LondonReporting to the Facilities Manager, you will carry out garden maintenance duties on behalf of ProTech Property Solutions Ltd in the following disciplines:To carry out numerous gardening duties, requiring a minimum amount of supervision to perform horticultural tasks.To ensure that all garden maintenance works are carried out in the correct time frame and are to the correct standard and quality.You will provide an efficient and effective service as a member of the Operations team, creating an environment enjoyable to work in, to include colleagues, office staff and all members of your team.2. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:• To ensure that all customer gardens are maintained to the highest possible standards and that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.• To ensure that all works are completed within the target times set• To provide exceptional levels of customer service.• To carry out gardening and maintenance works of all customer properties in accordance with current Building Regulations and Health & Safety Legislation.• To use/wear and apply all PPE appropriate to the works being undertaken• Conduct yourself appropriately within the Company’s guide lines.• Undertake necessary training for your role when required.• To communicate any job variations directly with office• Report any accidents, incidents or near misses to ensure that all are recorded in a timely manner and that procedures are followed3. General Specifications of Work• To carry out garden maintenance works to various types of properties both residential and commercial as required.• General horticultural maintenance duties using hand tools and mechanical horticultural appliances.• Sweep, litter pick and empty bins including the removal of dog faeces.• Digging, forking, hoeing, weeding, pruning, mulching and application of fertilizers.• Hedge cutting, grass mowing (cylinder, rotary, strim, flail). Pruning of shrubs and roses.• Prepare, plant and maintain annual bedding.• Prepare ground for turf laying and lay turf.• Prepare seed bed and sow seed.• Carry out driving duties as required.• Removal of debris from site.The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to perform any reasonable ad hoc tasks commensurate with the level of responsibility at the request of the line manager.PERSON SPECIFICATION4. PROFESSIONAL/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS• Must have relevant practical experience working in a grounds maintenance service environment.• NPTC level PA1 & PA6a pesticide certificates ideal• Must hold current driving licence 6 points or less• Ideally hold a NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent, or give a commitment to complete certificate within 12 months of appointment and be able to demonstrate a wide range of horticultural skills and knowledge.DESIRABLE• Experience of working alone or as part of a team.• First aid qualification.• Good geographical knowledge.Awareness in the following areas• Manual handling• Ladder Safety• Working with Risk Assessments & Method Statements• Working at Height6. SPECIAL CONDITIONSPlease note, ProTech Property Solutions Ltd is a non-smoking organisation and staff is not permitted to smoke within any PROTECH property. Any requests for smoking breaks must be made to the Line Manager, and will be agreed depending on operational requirements. Any time taken must be made up.PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MOBILE POSITION AND YOU WILL BE CARRYING OUT JOBS ALL OVER LONDON AND ASSOCIATED COUNTIES