Job description

Due to exponential growth, there is now an opportunity and a requirement for a Landscape assistant to join a very well-known property management company based in Tunbridge Wells.

Role Purpose:

• To maintain the gardens and grounds in accordance with the specification in the "Grounds Standards Manual" and to contribute to the development of new features and general aesthetic improvements.
• In the absence of the Estate's supervisor to plan, prioritise and progress own workload to a satisfactory standard.
• To assist in the maintenance of the general facilities including office, conference, and public areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the grounds on multiple sites to the standards specified by Estates Supervisor
• Implement planting schemes in accordance with working drawings.
• Plan, organise and implement own scheduled work, unscheduled work and projects as required by the Estates Supervisor.
• Complete time sheets, budgetary records, chemical records.
• Maintain machinery and equipment in clean and safe working order or to organise its repair.
• Implement all Health and Safety practises and procedures required by legislation or company policies.
• Contribute towards improving grounds and garden maintenance.
• Implement maintenance works within the grounds or buildings as instructed by and under the direction of the Estates Supervisor.
• Undertake weekly Fire Alarm tests and record tests.
• Carry out monthly emergency lighting tests, record information and notify any problems.
• Carry out weekly running of little used taps and record.

Key Skills:

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to deal with high work volumes and prioritise accordingly
• Practical and can-do approach and professional when communicating
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask
• Good work ethic with an energetic approach with flexibility and commitment

Perks of the Role;

• Fantastic salary £20,500-£24,500
• Monday-Friday only 7am-3.30pm
• Free parking on site
• Perkbox
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company Funded Healthshield Cash plan
• 22 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance (x4 salary)
• Pension