Garden maintenance operative

Our High end client specialised in Design, build and Maintenance. They are based in SW London and are seeking a Garden maintenance operative to join their team. Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, The Maintenance Operative participates in the day-to-day maintenance of the designated gardens. Responsibilities include carrying out various garden tasks as requested, care of equipment and tools, and following instructions as required. Tasks include: * Ensure that the appearance of our client rsquo;s gardens meet or exceed expectations and that RSL rsquo;s goals of excellent client service are always achieved. * Communicate regularly with the Maintenance Team Leader regarding day-to-day maintenance operations including reporting any unusual conditions. * Carry out maintenance tasks as requested in the most efficient and timely manner. * bull;Comply with all RSL policies and health and safety procedures as appropriate and encourage others to follow them. * Care for assigned equipment and notify the Maintenance Team Leader of any required repairs. * Maintain effective employee, client and public relations. * Log own timesheets/hours and absenteeism on relevant employee online portals. * Any other duties assigned by the Maintenance Team Leader. You must have: * Minimum of one year experience in residential garden maintenance/soft landscaping, or a combination of transferable skills, love of working outdoors and keenness to learn progress. * A basic knowledge of: methods, materials, tools and equipment used in garden maintenance operation standard horticultural practices (planting, pruning, fertilising, etc.) growth characteristics and identification of a wide variety of plants * Basic first aid certificate or greater * Ability to take and follow instructions. * Good oral and written communication skills * Great cooperation and team skills * High levels of ethical conduct, including timekeeping and attendance * Able to work autonomously. * High standards of work and attention to detail * Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain organisation and a positive attitude. * Desirable: horticultural qualifications * Desirable: PA1 PA6 spraying certificates. * Desirable: Drivers Licence. * Physical aptitude to working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions - physical demands include lifting and carrying, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, kneeling and repetitive motion. Only suitable candidates will be contacted