Greenstone Landscaping is an exciting and expanding garden and landscape design company.
We believe that gardens come from the plants and not from concrete.
Based in central London but also working outside of London, as our Senior Gardener you will work in the gardens of private individuals. In addition to the obvious horticultural role, you will be expected to deal with paper work, ensure that the staff adhere to the highest of standards; organize yours and the teams movements; arrange deliveries; and be capable of estimating (after 6 months of employment) and liaising with clients. After a trial period of one year you will be expected to deal directly with clients.
Applicants should have:
• Excellent horticultural knowledge, from plant identification to pest identification and from pruning techniques to plant care. I.e. To recognize the difference between a Borage and Foxglove seedling, between a Woolly Aphid and a Vine Weevil, an Espalier and a Fan trained apple
• Exceptional attention to detail, be creative and have the highest standards of horticultural practice and tidiness
• Be punctual, tidy in appearance and have good “common sense”.
• Be able to communicate clearly with clients, staff and be able to keep records (fluent in written English)
• A full clean UK driving licence and be happy to work out of London with nights away.
• Working hours 7am/8am – 4.30pm/5.30pm Monday to Friday
• References will be required
• Note: you will take a plant identification test during the interview, training on plant knowledge if required.
Your reward will be:
• £25-£26k per annum starting salary (subject to plant knowledge) with pay rise after 12 months.
• Use of a company van, uniform and mobile phone
• Annual bonus subject to company financial performance
• Excellent training
• Solid long-term prospects.