Senior or assistant gardener West Sussex/Surrey borders

Position: Assistant Gardener

Founded in 2008. The Landscape Juice Network (LJN) is the largest and fastest growing professional landscaping and horticultural association in the United Kingdom.

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Overview

This role will involve both practical hands on gardening and direct liaison with our clients in the overall care and long-term management of their gardens. You will be responsible for helping to supervise other members of our friendly team, ensuring the work is managed and carried out to our client's expectations. Ideally you will have the flair and enthusiasm to assist with the development of new areas.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general garden care, including pruning, weeding, planting, hedge-cutting, mulching, mowing, etc.
• Supervise other team members and ensure work is managed to client expectations.
• Assist with the development of new garden areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent plant knowledge and a wide range of traditional gardening skills across all disciplines.
• Relevant horticultural qualification or other appropriate experience.
• Willingness to learn, take instruction, and work unsupervised when required if appropriate; on-the-job training will be given.

Note: Some experience and a relevant horticultural qualification are required.