Gardener/Head Gardener
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fairway Lawn and Gardens is a all-encompassing garden maintenance service, tailored to meet the needs of residential and commercial property owners throughout Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Buckinghamshire, and Bedfordshire.
Fairway Lawn And Gardens are a new and fast growing company based in Northamptonshire.
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious gardener to join our expanding team.
The right candidate should :
- Work effectively on their own and as part of a team
- Be well-presented and polite
- Have the ability to quickly build rapport with existing and new customers
- Have high attention to detail, paying particular attention to customer care and always striving to go above and beyond
- Continuously deliver high standards
Duties will include:
- Lawn care - strimming, pedestrian & ride-on mowing, aeration, scarification,edging, fertilising
- Plant/Tree/Shrub care - pruning, watering, dead-heading, feeding
Experience and qualifications essential for this role are:
- Full knowledge of the use and care of all necessary maintenance equipment.
- Full driving licence.
- Good shrub/Plant knowledge
- PA1/PA6 (advantageous)
Salary package negotiable based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Experience:
- Gardening: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 03/06/2023
Expected start date: 05/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Gardener/Head Gardener roles across Fairway Lawn and Gardens's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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