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Matthew Hudson

Morley, Leeds,West Yorkshire

Summary

Skilled horticulture team member adaptable to needs of different projects and knowledgeable about wide range of planting techniques, species and growing methods. Reliable and hardworking with history of dependable work ethic and high-quality performance. Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Craft Gardener

Leeds City Council
Leeds, West Yorkshire
05.2018 - 01.2025

Propagation and growing of seasonal bedding plants and cuttings.

  • Watering, feeding and repotting seedlings until maturity
  • Producing hanging baskets , hay troughs and other decorative planters.
  • General maintenance and upkeep of greenhouses and plant equipment.
  • Collating orders ready for distribution.
  • Distribution of seasonal bedding to local authority park depots.
  • Chemical spraying as required.
  • 6 year retail experience dealing with customer queries in the garden centre.
  • Collaborated with RHS gardening teams to execute successful long-term garden projects.


Gardener - Chargehand

Bradford Council
Bradford, West Yorkshire
06.2003 - 05.2018

Propagation and growing of seasonal bedding plants and cuttings.

  • Watering, feeding and repotting seedlings until maturity
  • Producing hanging baskets , hay troughs and other decorative planters.
  • General maintenance and upkeep of greenhouses and plant equipment.
  • Distribution of seasonal bedding to local authority park depots.
  • Chemical spraying as required.
  • Responsible for team, organising day to day workloads.
  • Ensuring safe working environment the greenhouses.
  • Mentoring students from Shipley college in Horticulture.

Gardener

Bradford Council
Bradford, West Yorkshire
06.1993 - 06.2003

Propagation and growing of seasonal bedding plants and cuttings.

  • Watering, feeding and repotting seedlings until maturity
  • Producing hanging baskets , hay troughs and other decorative planters.
  • General maintenance and upkeep of greenhouses and plant equipment.
  • Distribution of seasonal bedding to local authority park depots.
  • Chemical spraying as required.


Education

NVQ Level 3 - Horticulture

Shipley College
Bradford
09.1993 - 05.1995

Skills

  • Plant propagation
  • Growing a wide variety of plants & trees
  • General gardening equipment use
  • Creating hanging baskets
  • Horticultural knowledge
  • Excellent customer service
  • Seasonal awareness
  • Good time management
  • Multi-drop deliveries

Timeline

Craft Gardener

Leeds City Council
05.2018 - 01.2025

Gardener - Chargehand

Bradford Council
06.2003 - 05.2018

NVQ Level 3 - Horticulture

Shipley College
09.1993 - 05.1995

Gardener

Bradford Council
06.1993 - 06.2003
Matthew Hudson