Skilled gardener for private estate in Kildare.
The role includes the care of glass houses, small selection of fruit trees, small vegetable patch, herbaceous borders and landscaped areas.
Full time (40hrs per week).
Salary to be discussed.
Experienced, Pro-active Gardener required with appropriate horticultural qualifications, good knowledge of plants, trees, ferns, specimen trees and Mediterranean plants.
At least three years working as a gardener.
Key Skills, Responsibilities & Attributes Working with a small team of grounds staff.
Be willing and able to work with other teams on the estate and assist them as the needs of the estate require.
A creative flare for the future development and improvement of the gardens.
Devise, plan and maintain planting and work programs with owners.
Experience of horticultural techniques including planting, propagating, pruning and the care of plants, shrubs and trees.
Good knowledge of pests and diseases and their treatment.
Manage an annual agreed budget.
Instructing and supervising contractors.
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, Environmental management, manual handling and risk assessment.
Minimum Qualifications Level 6 certification in Horticulture.
Build effective networks with local suppliers and other specialist contractors.
A clean current driving licence.
Personal Qualities A team player is a priority.
Discretion is a valued quality.
Good communication skills essential.
An ability to plan work programs for yourself and others.
Good time management and prioritising skills.
Effective work practices to cover work across a large estate.
Physically able to undertake manual tasks outdoors.
Physically able to undertake manual tasks outdoors in all weathers.
Experience of irrigation systems Experience of fruit and veg production Spraying certs PA1 and PA6 Mention standard of work (High med low), attention to detail and pride in work.