Ben Austin
Feltham,Middlesex
Summary
Skilled horticulture team member adaptable to needs of different projects and knowledgeable about wide range of planting techniques, species and growing methods. Works hard to maintain space beauty and maximise growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Grounds maintenance operative
Glendale
Heathrow, Hillingdon
2022.01 - 2026.03
- Used environmentally friendly products, promoting sustainability in all tasks.
- Assisted with landscaping projects improving overall site appearance.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations when using power tools, protecting self and others from harm.
- Improved landscape design by planting, trimming and mulching greenery.
- Ensured safety during operations with proper use of machinery and tools.
- Maintained healthy lawns by regular mowing, watering and fertilising.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks to prepare grounds for changing weather conditions.
- Assisted in the application of pesticides, reducing infestations effectively.
- Kept pathways clear to ensure safe access routes for visitors.
- Encouraged biodiversity through wildlife-friendly gardening measures.
- Mowed and trimmed lawns for well-manicured garden presentation.
- Mowed, trimmed and cut growth to specifications.
- Reduced incidences of pests and disease through targeted pesticide application and plant treatment.
- Maintained plant condition through considered pruning, trimming and treatment.
- Created irrigation and drainage systems for optimised planting conditions.
Grounds maintenance operative
JSA
Heathrow, Hillingdon
2019.01 - 2021.03
- Ensured safety during operations with proper use of machinery and tools.
- Encouraged biodiversity through wildlife-friendly gardening measures.
- Assisted in the application of pesticides, reducing infestations effectively.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations when using power tools, protecting self and others from harm.
- Improved landscape design by planting, trimming and mulching greenery.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - English
Heathermount School
Ascot, Windsor and MaidenheadSkills
- Invasive species handling
- Adaptable to weather conditions
- operate ride-on mowers
- Equipment handlingq
- Equipment handling
- certified pesticide application
- Work endurance
- Biodiversity conservation awareness
- Weather conditions adaptability
- Use of power tools
- Pest control techniques
- Groundskeeping equipment operation
- Horticultural knowledge
- Environmental awareness
- Physical endurance
- Strong work ethic
- Hedge trimming
- Fertiliser application
- Horticultural machinery operation
Timeline
Grounds maintenance operative
Glendale
2022.01 - 2026.03
Grounds maintenance operative
JSA
2019.01 - 2021.03
NVQ Level 2 - English
Heathermount School