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Recruitment 2012 - Gardeners & Landscapers Required!

Arthur & Simon is a local, rapidly growing and award winning business, working in the wide realm of horticulture and all things related to gardening and landscaping. We are focused on providing our customers with a very high standard of services and a friendly customer care. The company is situated in Kirkcaldy and operates in the area of Fife. Our core activities are garden maintenance and landscaping, which are largely based on work in privately owned gardens and ground maintenance, which offer a wide range of services devoted to commercial clients.

Our work is guided by three main principles: passion, professionalism and quality - which precisely define our approach to each and every job entrusted to us.

We are currently looking for people willing to join our busy landscaping and gardening teams. The ideal candidates will be passionate about what they do, focusing on personal and business development. They will not only be employees, they will be our partners sharing our enthusiasm and mission of the company. They will be professional at every stage of their work and work hard to the highest standard. And the final effect of their work will be of the highest possible quality.

For those who can meet those criteria in return the company offers opportunities of development throughout various courses, trainings and possibilities of promotion within the business. Moreover we also guarantee friendly atmosphere at work with enthusiastic and positively motivated people.

AVAILABLE POSTS:

1. Gardener – temporary contract with the possibility of turning into a permanent position.

Closing Date: 24/02/2012

Experienced gardeners are required to work in a team regularly maintaining private gardens and commercial green spaces, mostly located in Fife area. You will have to work at many different addresses every day and will be asked to use company's car for moving between them. You will also be required to use various hand and power tools.

Duties

Tasks will vary on a daily basis as determined by the Manager and will include:

Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting
Lawn maintenance and cultivation
The use and maintenance of hand tools and basic light machinery and plant
The use of cylinder and rotary mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers etc...
Adjustments of mower height and quality of cut, etc. Oil level checks and check for damage to any mower
To respond to emergencies and assist other departments i.e. landscapers as directed by Manager
To be aware of Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current Health & Safety at Work legislation
To ensure all equipment, machinery and buildings are secure
To keep, the mess rooms, tool sheds, workshop and staff toilets clean and tidy
To keep vans, tools and equipment in clean condition and ready to use
To be aware of and report any security risks posed within the business
To apply chemicals where appropriate
To undergo training as required
To keep the yard, driveway and car park belonging to the business clear and free from litter at all times
To carry out gritting, salt spreading, snow cleaning, as necessary.
You may also be required to speak to clients.

PERSON SPECIFICATION		Essential	Desirable

Education	Some formal training or relevant experience in gardening or groundwork	x

Qualifications & Experience:	Gardening experience	x
	Sound knowledge and use of horticultural machinery	x
	City of Guilds at Level 1 and 2 or the equivalent qualification and PA1/PA6 are preferable		x
	Driving licence	x
	Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work	x
	CSCS Card		x
	Working at Height Certificate		x
	PASMA		x
	IPAF		x
	First Aid Training		x
	Experience in Landscaping		x

Personal Qualities	Self motivated	x
	Enthusiastic	x
	Fit and capable of heavy work	x
	To be able to work in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, etc.	x
	To be able to adapt to change	x
	Work to high standards	x
	Ability to take direction	x
	Ability to work in a team	x
	Able to work unsupervised	x
	Good communication skills	x
	Very good time keeping	x
	Sense of humour	x

2. LANDSCAPER - temporary contract with the possibility of turning into a permanent position

Closing Date: 24/02/2012

Experienced landscapers are required to work in a team carrying out landscaping projects in private gardens. You will have to work at many different addresses and will be asked to use company's car for moving between them. You will also be required to use various hand and power tools.

Duties

Tasks will vary on a daily basis as determined by the Manager and will include:

Discussing and developing designs with clients, understanding the client's vision,
Constructing fences, walls and decking, and laying paving/concrete and turfing,
Providing advice on garden maintenance and upkeep,
Installing lighting, garden ornaments and furniture,
Selecting seeds, plants, trees and bulbs and planting these; treating soil,
Purchasing materials and hiring equipment,
Carrying out necessary excavation, using suitable machinery, for bigger construction jobs, or sub-contracting this type of work as required.
The use and maintenance of hand tools and basic light machinery and plant.
To respond to emergencies and assist other departments i.e. gardeners as directed by Manager.
To be aware of Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current Health & Safety at Work legislation.
To ensure all equipment, machinery and buildings are secure.
To keep, the mess rooms, tool sheds, workshop and staff toilets clean and tidy.
To keep vans, tools and equipment in clean condition and ready to use.
To be aware of and report any security risks posed within the business.
To undergo training as required.
To keep the yard, driveway and car park belonging to the business clear and free from litter at all times.
To carry out gritting, salt spreading, snow cleaning, as necessary.
You may also be required to speak to clients.

PERSON SPECIFICATION		Essential	Desirable

Education	Some formal training or relevant experience in landscaping, gardening or groundwork	x

Qualifications & Experience:	Gardening experience	x
	Sound knowledge and use of horticultural machinery	x
	Driving licence	x
	Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work	x
	City of Guilds at Level 1 and 2 or the equivalent qualification and PA1/PA6 are preferable		x
	CSCS Card		x
	Working at Height Certificate		x
	PASMA		x
	IPAF		x
	First Aid Training		x
	Mini Digger Operator		x
	Dump Truck Operator		x
	Abrasive Wheel		x
	Experience in Landscaping	x

Personal Qualities	Self motivated	x
	Enthusiastic	x
	Fit and capable of heavy work	x
	To be able to work in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, etc.	x
	To be able to adapt to change	x
	Work to high standards	x
	Ability to take direction	x
	Ability to work in a team	x
	Able to work unsupervised	x
	Good communication skills	x
	Very good time keeping	x
	Sense of humour	x

ADDENDUM TO PARTICULARS OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

(Full Particulars of Terms of Employment will be issued on appointment)

Hours of work:

Hours of work are based on a 40 week (5 days) but with hours annualised to reflect the seasonal nature of the job. It is possible that longer working hours will be necessary during the spring and summer months balanced by reduced hours in the winter. There is a 60 minute, unpaid lunch break.

Subject to the above, normal hours are regarded as 7.30 am - 17.30 pm.

Due to the nature of the position, flexibility will be required throughout the year and weekend cover will need to be included on occasions.

Salary:

According to experience and qualifications. Exceeds national minimum.

Holidays:

You will be entitled to 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays (calculated pro rata for the first 12 months).

Probationary period:

Three months

Notice period:

One week during probation, 2 weeks thereafter.

How to apply: If you are interested in any of the above positions please send your CV and covering letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Once you will successfully go through the first selection process we will contact you and arrange a suitable time to carry out an interview.