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Careers In Garden Maintenance
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A career in garden services is ever in demand. This path draws men and women from various working backgrounds and age brackets.
Some have tired of office life and crave a physically challenging job. Others are factory rats who long for work in the great outdoors. Meanwhile, more landscaping companies, including Swindon Turf Direct, use maintenance as an affiliate service to supplement their income.
This article will outline the credentials, experience and expectations you’ll need to temper as you establish whether garden maintenance in Swindon and beyond is the right path for you.
Working in gardens is typically a seasonal affair. Our experience has taught us demand soars in the spring and falls away before the winter. A gardener must organize his roster accordingly. If you’re new to this industry, you’ll need to be flexible until your portfolio of clients matures.
Moreover, today a good gardener must specialize in a series of tasks. Relying on lawn care or rudimentary tree services alone isn’t enough. As a teenager Carl, for example, offered lawn care services. Today he provides he tree, planting, deck and driveway cleaning.
General tasks may include:
Cleaning and clearance.
Lawn care
Spot checking for turf diseases
Laying turf
Basic building, inc. fence panels and sheds
Tree pruning and hedge trimming
Unlike other industries, there are no mandatory qualifications to become a gardener. A fitness instructor, for example, needs a Level 1 Certificate before stepping foot in a gym. Similarly, driving a 7.5 tonne HGV demands a C1 driving license. While qualifications in gardening aren’t always necessary, for many employers experience is essential.
This experience can be garnered in the form of apprenticeships and voluntary work. The National Trust and Wildlife Trusts are two voluntary outlets that will consolidate your CV. Read this article for more insights.
At Carl’s Garden Maintenance we occasionally have posts available. While experience and qualifications are clearly beneficial, punctuality and attitude are a must. Success in this industry means building trust and long term relationships with clients is vital.
If you’re interested in working with our team, or you’re just in need of a bit advice, forward your CV and contact details to info@CarlsGardenMaintenance.co.uk.