We have an operational workforce years in the making. Many of our Team-Leaders have been here for 10+ years and are carefully chosen for their exceptional plant knowledge – it’s how we set ourselves apart from similar companies. We continue to invest in the team and our infrastructure.
We are Disability Confident Employers and welcome diversity in the workforce. We operate from a staffed commercial unit HQ.
| We are incredibly proud of the team at Oaklands. Many continue to study and learn to ensure their skills are up to date. Training & Workshops have included: | |
| RHS | Level 1, 2 & 3 |
| Kew Gardens | Apprenticeships |
| LANTRA (Training for Land-based and Environmental Industries) | First Aid Working at Heights Manual Handling Basic Tree Surgery & Inspection Tree Felling Chainsaw courses Operation and Maintenance of Chain-Saws Ride-On Mowers Brush-Cutters Lawnmowers Hedge-Cutters Fruit Pruning |
| BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture) | Plant Identification Shrub Pruning Fruit Tree Pruning Know your Soil RHS Apprenticeships |
| NPTC (National Proficiency Tests Council) | Herbicide/Pesticide Spraying Pa1 and Pa6 |
| In-House | Plant Identification Shrub Pruning Bespoke courses with industry leading speakers |
| Chesham Town Council | Master Composter Course |