Landscaper

Purpose of the role Maintain and improve the health, appearance and condition of The Grove's landscaped areas. The role combines practical landscape maintenance, plant care, irrigation upkeep, supervision of landscape labourers and reporting to management.

Main duties and responsibilities 1. Maintain all outdoor green spaces, including lawns, planting beds, shrubs and trees, to the standards required by management. 2. Inspect and maintain irrigation systems, adjust watering schedules and report faults requiring specialist repair. 3. Assess plant nutrition and soil condition, and apply suitable fertilisers and soil treatments in accordance with product instructions. 4. Remove weeds and monitor for pests and plant diseases, recommending and carrying out appropriate control measures within the scope of training. 5. Plant, propagate, transplant and replace plants and trees as required under approved planting plans. 6. Assess the condition of landscaped areas and recommend practical improvements to plant health, appearance and maintenance. 7. Trim and prune vegetation using appropriate techniques, and remove landscape waste safely. 8. Liaise with the landscape architect and management to implement approved landscape plans and planting layouts. 9. Prepare and present monthly reports on plant condition, maintenance completed, pest or disease concerns and proposed corrective action. 10. Submit written recommendations for changes to vegetation, replacement planting and landscape improvements for management approval. 11. Organise and supervise landscape labourers, allocate daily tasks and monitor work quality and safe working practices.

Experience Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in agronomy, horticulture, plant health or landscape maintenance.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or a related field of study.
• Practical knowledge of horticulture, soil biology, fertilisation, plant pathology and pest management, including plant viruses and fungi.
• Knowledge and experience of safe pesticide handling, application, storage and disposal, including appropriate protective equipment.
• Practical experience in plant propagation and landscape maintenance.
• Experience supervising a team of landscape labourers and organising maintenance tasks.
• Ability to communicate with management and prepare clear written reports and recommendations.