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Department: Landscaping ______________ Company: Canary Wharf Management Limited ______________ Reporting to: Landscape Manager ______________ JOB SUMMARY To work in an established team, maintaining the green and open spaces at Canary Wharf to a high standard Salary: £34,505 Work Shift: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm ( Summer Hours) & 7:30am to 3:30pm (Winter Hours) Closing date: 17th July 2026 may close earlier subject to application numbers MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES To work in a team maintaining turf, bedding plant displays, hedges, shrubs, trees, grass cutting, weeding, pest and disease control, plants in atrium and office areas. To assist in all landscape schemes requiring ground preparation, planting and turfing, bulb planting and any other usual tasks which falls within the upkeep of open spaces. Have knowledge of pests and diseases and how to control them. To have experience of controls and monitoring automatic irrigation systems. To carry out tree and aerial hedge pruning and have a knowledge of tree pests and diseases. To observe and implement health and safety procedures in particular relation to the use of pesticides. To perform litter picking duties in all landscape areas, as directed by the Landscape Manager. To work within a team and also be capable of working on his/her own initiative with minimal supervision. To assist other departments in emergencies and if workload is low due to weather conditions or winter seasons. Develop and maintain appropriate and effective communication with other team members & Landscape Supervisor. Adherence to Method Statements & Risk Assessments. Take good care of all plant, vehicles and equipment that you use and report faults in accordance with Company Procedures. Demonstrate an active commitment to self-development. Must be competent with mobile phone technology as tasks are delivered via a smart phone. The team operate a winter and summer hours rota, shorter hour sin the winter and longer hours in the summer. PERSON SPECIFICATION Minimum of 3 years' experience Applicant must hold a valid UK drivers licence The applicant must have th ability to work on their own and unsupervised. City & Guilds or Nat Certificate in Horticulture is desirable The applicant must have an appreciation of the importance of excellent customer service HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy in the Administrative Rules and Procedures, and the Health, Safety & Welfare Manual. ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) RESPONSIBILITIES Recognising the centrality of ESG principles within our organisation, we have developed a comprehensive ESG Strategy. It is imperative that all staff members understand and adopt this strategy into their respective roles. This includes adhering to environmental regulations, minimising waste, supporting nature within our urban environment, and facilitating positive change for those in need within our community and utilising our volunteering. QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES In line with the latest ISO 9001 requirements and our dedication to quality management, all staff are mandated to comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies. Additionally, it's vital to ensure the effective implementation of all Procedures, Plans, and Forms within our Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) to meet the ISO 9001: Quality Management Standard. COMPANY VALUES Commit to Excellence Act with integrity and deliver high performance Put our customers at the heart of what we do Resolve issues by providing high quality solutions Foster Collaboration Find opportunities to collaborate with others across the business to achieve shared goals Encourage inclusive networks and treat others with respect and fairness Use knowledge to work effectively with suppliers / contractors to meet shared goals Encourage Engagement Confident in making decisions appropriate to the role Learn from mistakes and listen to constructive feedback to improve performance Prioritise safety and actively support community, wellbeing and sustainability programmes Take Ownership Take pride in delivering high quality service which exceeds expectations Committed to opportunities for self-development Take responsibility for my own performance and look for ways to improve Embrace Innovation Embrace change and innovation Proactively suggest ways to improve our business and encourage others to share ideas See new challenges as opportunities to deliver effective change

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