Horticultural Supervisor

Horticultural Supervisor
Location: Greenwich Park, London
Hourly Rate: £16.38ph
Contract type: Temporary, 8 weeks
Working hours: Mon-Thu - 7:00am-4.00pm / Fri - 7.00am-3.00pm
About the role
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Horticultural Team Leader to join our dedicated team of gardeners at Greenwich Park in London. We are looking for someone ambitious, driven andamp; self-motivated with a recognised level of horticultural training/certification. The job will focus on leading a small, designated team in the provision of a high specification ground maintenance service for The Royal Parks.
Requirements

• Minimum 3 years'' experience as a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
• NVQ Level 3 in Horticulture or at least 5 years'' demonstrable commercial horticultural experience
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Able and willing to undergo vetting/security clearance where required
• Confident in obtaining clearance to access secure or restricted sites

Principal responsibilities

• Leading a dedicated team of gardeners to provide a high-quality grounds maintenance service at Greenwich Park in London.
• You will assist the Head Gardener in organising daily work schedules, providing direct support, training andamp; supervision to the team andamp; will ensure all daily checks have been completed by the team on relevant plant and machinery.
• You will ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures are met and followed
• You will have excellent industry knowledge and be able to demonstrate this. It would be desirable that you have had experience in a similar role.
• Responsibilities would include grass cutting, strimming, leaf-blowing, sports pitch, pruning, seasonal bedding, tree planting andamp; weed control.
• You will need to possess a full clean UK driver''s license.
• It is important that you are able to deal with the general public and customers alike.

This role requires the ability to work under the direct supervision of both our client andamp; TRP, but also to work independently andamp; lead within a given remit. The Charge Hand will also be responsible for supporting the implementation of HR, Health andamp; Safety andamp; other internal andamp; external compliance procedures andamp; practices. These including carrying out inductions, training andamp; compiling/submitting reports.
The teams under the Charge Hand''s control may consist of operatives of varying skill levels andamp; experience. You will be expected to manage the teams effectively so as to ensure maintenance is carried out efficiently andamp; in accordance with the output specifications, but also to encourage and maximise operative output by providing a supportive framework of experiential training. High horticultural standards andamp; practices are expected to be delivered across the whole team''s operations.
The Charge Hand will be required to lead the team members in delivering agreed improvements in development.andamp; management plans, seasonal work programmes, ensuring all activities are undertaken in full accordance with prevailing Health andamp; Safety guidelines.
Customer andamp; Client Care

• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a professional attitude.
• Communicate effectively with customers and report feedback to management.
• Promote company services where appropriate.
• Ensure teams, sites, and work areas are presented professionally.