Gardening Supervisor (Permanent)

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and delegate daily tasks to the gardening team, including preparing staff rotas and managing payroll administration.
Oversee the maintenance of herbaceous borders, turf, and seasonal bedding, ensuring high standards are maintained.
Coordinate the maintenance of water features, gravel paths, and woodland areas.
Supervise the application of herbicides, insecticides, and fertilisers, and manage the pruning and care of plants and trees.
Ensure that gardening equipment, including tractors, is maintained and used effectively.
Work alongside the property and purchasing departments to ensure gardening needs are met.
Any tasks or responsibilities as requested by management within the scope of the position.

Knowledge and Skills:

Extensive experience in gardening within a private estate environment.
Proven people management and organisational skills.
Qualifications in Spraying courses PA1 & PA6, Chainsaw maintenance and crosscutting course, City & Guilds NVQ in amenity horticulture or equivalent qualification.
Extensive plant knowledge.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Valid UK Drivers License.