Horticulturalist
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Horticulturalist
Shift Times: 0730-1530 Monday - Friday
Pay Rate: £14.07ph
Location: N1C 4PD
This assignment is Temp- Perm position
Manpower are looking for an Horticulturalist to work for our client based out of Central London. Working in this role you will be required to support grounds maintenance contract delivery, specifically to liaise with Client, Residents and Friends Groups in respect of minor regeneration projects additional work streams, and adhoc nuisance rectification works. Also monitor and engage grounds maintenance operatives to ensure works are delivered safely and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities include:
* Carry out a range of horticultural maintenance activities, in accordance with best horticultural practices.
* Ensure that designated sites are designed, prepared and maintained to an exceptional standard of horticulture, cleanliness and overall appearance.
* Operate and maintain plant & machinery; plan and undertake routine maintenance of tools, equipment, machinery and vehicles; plan and organise machinery and vehicle servicing and repairs.
* Develop quotes and estimates for additional works and special projects.
To succeed, you will need:
- To be physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Hold a full valid UK Driving License
- Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (e.g. strimmer's, backpack blowers, push mowers etc.)
- Experience in working in a busy team and providing a high-quality service.
- Formal horticultural qualification e.g. National Certificate in Horticulture, National Diploma, NVQ Level (amenity horticulture) or RHS is preferred
- PASMA training
- PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Licence is preferred
You can look forward to the following benefits:
- 28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)
- Access to Manpower Rewards (Discounts on adventure days)
- Access to the MyPath upskilling programme
- Possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate
- Weekly pay
About our client:
You will work for a company that genuinely cares and has a strong Sustainability Strategy with a focus on responsibility at the heart of their three pillars of People, Planet and Performance. Our client is Europe's leading provider of soft landscaping services and landscape creation projects. As the top soft landscaping provider in the UK, they offer a comprehensive range of services, including professional open space management, soft landscaping design and build, tree surgery, civil engineering, outdoor facilities management, biodiversity management, and waterways management.
Apply now and a member of our Team will be in contact!
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Grow with us
Cultivating careers, growing a greener tomorrow
At idverde, we believe in the power of growth – for our people, our projects, and our planet.
Welcome to idverde, where cultivating careers and growing a greener tomorrow are the foundation of our business. As Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. And you could be part of our team.
Evolution
Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company – we're a force for positive change. We're dedicated to nurturing both the landscapes we create and the careers of our colleagues. Because at idverde, we understand what it means to grow.
To grow is to evolve. To nurture today what will flourish tomorrow. At idverde this shines through in everything we do – in the spaces we create, in our dedication to sustainability, and in our commitment to the development of our people. Because when our team thrives, so does the world around us.
In short, our team is at the heart of everything we do. And just as no two projects are ever the same, neither are our people. That’s why we’re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, with opportunities to learn new skills and develop your career through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes and extensive in-house training academy.
Join us, and together we'll cultivate a greener future.
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