Senior Gardener

Location: Cookham

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- ** Salary up to £31,000 depending on experience

This role is based at Odney Club, Cookham.
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* * To assist with the improvement and maintenance of the Gardens, ensuring they are presented at the highest standards, which retain the gardens in their pre-eminent position within the Partnership and the horticultural world at large
* To efficiently undertake all horticultural and maintenance tasks as requested, ensuring high levels of craftsmanship
* To maintain and use a wide range of tools and powered equipment and complete any records required
* To ensure and promote the health and safety of yourself and others in accordance with Partnership requirements
* To establish good working relationships with other Partners and Managers
* To welcome and communicate with visitors to the Gardens, which can include giving talks, selling tickets and answering questions
* To maintain current knowledge of horticultural practices and environmental considerations and apply where appropriate
* To provide Department out of hours cover on a rota basis
* To support and take part in Estate events as required, which will involve occasional extra hours at weekends and evenings.
* Relevant experience of working within a Grounds and/or Gardens Team
* Experience of propagation and working in a production garden
* Able to work with minimal supervision
* Minimum of 2 years professional gardening experience with a good understanding of plants, pests and soil types
* Full Driving Licence
* Minimum NVQ Level 2 Amenity Horticulture or equivalent professional experience
* Good communication skills.
* Relevant experience of working within a Grounds and/or Gardens Team
* Certificate in Chainsaw use NPTC CS30 / CS31
* Certificate in Safe use of Pesticides NPTC PA1, PA2, PA6
* Experience of working in a commercial greenhouses
* Qualification in Garden design
* CPCS 360 Excavator A58
* Hard landscaping experience
* Relevant experience of working within a Grounds and/or Gardens Team
* PA1 & PA6a Pesticide certificate
* NPTC CS30/31 Chainsaw certificate.
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