Soft Landscape Gardener - Horticruitment UK Ltd : Job Details

Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Soft Landscape Gardener to join the landscaping team.

Our client is a leading provider of premium landscaping services, renowned for delivering exceptional quality across diverse projects working closely with a variety of landscape architects, designers and landscapers. From private gardens to large-scale commercial developments, they specialise in creating and nurturing beautiful, sustainable outdoor spaces. As the company grows, they are now looking for a skilled and motivated Soft Landscape Gardener to join their talented team and contribute to the growing portfolio of outstanding projects.

As a Soft Landscape Gardener you will play a crucial role in the creation and enhancement of outdoor spaces. This hands-on position with the aim of achieving visually stunning and ecologically sound landscapes. You will work collaboratively with a passionate team of professionals and contribute to maintaining our high standards of craftsmanship and horticultural excellence.

As a Soft Landscaper Gardener, candidates will contribute to a variety of landscaping projects, with responsibilities tailored to your expertise and experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on both large-scale planting schemes and more detailed ornamental designs, ensuring diversity in your day-to-day work. Whether you specialise in hardy planting such as trees, shrubs, hedges, or have experience with the more ornamental side of planting, such as perennials, seasonal bedding, and grasses; we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Hardy Planting:

• Planting trees, shrubs, hedges, and hardy plants to create robust and sustainable landscapes.
• Preparing planting areas, including soil cultivation, mulching, and fertilisation.
• Ensuring correct planting techniques to maximise plant establishment and growth.

Ornamental Planting:

• Planting perennials, grasses, seasonal bedding, and smaller ornamental species to create intricate and visually stunning displays.
• Interpreting planting plans to achieve precise and detailed designs.
• Providing care and maintenance for ornamental plants, including watering, pruning, and feeding.

General Responsibilities:

• Working to design specifications and maintaining high attention to detail.
• Using hand tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Work with the Head of Landscapes and management team to meet project time-lines and objectives.
• Monitoring plant health and addressing any issues, such as pests or diseases.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work environment while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in soft landscaping, horticulture, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of hardy or ornamental plants, including their care and planting requirements.
• Ability to interpret planting plans and specifications.
• A passion for horticulture and a keen eye for detail and design.
• Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual labour in various weather conditions.
• Proficiency in using landscaping tools and machinery (training can be provided where needed).
• A positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
• Full UK driving license

What The Client Offers:

• Full uniform provided
• 5% Employer pension contribution scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Overtime available
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to work on prestigious projects alongside a skilled team.

Working hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 16:30pm with overtime available.