About the role

We are looking for a Skilled Gardener/Driver to join our team based at Regents Park.

As a Gardener/Driver Operative, you will be responsible for delivering successful grounds maintenance primarily within Regents Park.
For this role, you will be required to have NVQ Horticulture Level 2 OR a minimum of 3 years of gardening experience.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide effective day to day operational delivery of grounds maintenance on multiple sites, working both independently or as part of a team that may consist of GM Operatives with varying levels of experience & horticultural knowledge. As a skilled gardener, you will be expected to actively support the Team Leader in maintaining high horticultural standards & practices across the whole team’s operations.  Flexibility in relation to shifting patterns necessary to accommodate the varying demands of each Contract.  All Contracts are located within London – including Central London.

 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Personal Effectiveness

• To act in a professional and confident manner, to accept responsibility, to work effectively to achieve results.
• To plan and organise your own time efficiently and to respond positively when under pressure and when confronted with problems
• To communicate effectively, to keep Team Leaders informed, and to listen and ask questions to ensure understanding
• Documentation to be filled in and returned to the Team Leaders for reviewing

Health & Safety

• To read, understand and work to the company’s Health & Safety Policy and use correct PPE:  high-viz vest, ear defenders, gloves etc and to ensure that all staff in the company are wearing appropriate P.P.E at all times
• To ensure that any plant/equipment you use is used safely and only after suitable training has been given
• To understand and work to risk assessments and COSHH assessments and to report accidents and near misses
•  To report any potential health & safety issues to your Team Leader/Manager/Supervisor.

 KEY OBJECTIVES

• Effective delivery of operations under your control
• Effective communication with your Team Leader, Management & other members of your team
• Effective implementation of all Company policies and procedures