Garden Maintenance Operative - High-End Private Gardens in Surrey & Surrounding Counties - Looking After Some of the Finest Private Gardens in the South East
At Landcraft Landscape & Design Ltd, we don't simply maintain gardens, we care for exceptional outdoor spaces that have been thoughtfully designed and expertly built to be enjoyed for generations.
We maintain a portfolio of beautiful private gardens throughout Surrey, West London and the surrounding counties. Our reputation has been built on exceptional horticultural standards, attention to detail and delivering outstanding service to every client.
We're looking for a Garden Maintenance Operative who takes genuine pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors and wants to become part of a friendly, professional team where quality always comes first.
Whether you're already experienced in garden maintenance or looking to develop your horticultural skills further, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role:
You'll work alongside experienced horticulturists and Team Leaders maintaining a portfolio of prestigious private gardens.
Every day is different. One day you could be caring for a beautifully designed town garden in London, the next maintaining a large country estate in Surrey.
You'll be trusted to work in high-end client environments where professionalism, reliability and attention to detail are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carrying out a wide range of garden maintenance tasks to an exceptionally high standard.
- Lawn care, including mowing, edging and seasonal lawn treatments.
- Weeding, planting, mulching and general border maintenance.
- Hedge cutting, pruning and seasonal maintenance of shrubs, climbers and small trees.
- Assisting with planting schemes and ongoing horticultural improvements.
- Using horticultural tools, machinery and equipment safely and correctly.
- Maintaining high standards of tidiness and presentation on every site.
- Working closely with Team Leaders to ensure scheduled visits are completed efficiently.
- Providing excellent customer service and representing Landcraft professionally at all times.
- Identifying garden issues and reporting them promptly to supervisors.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Previous experience in garden maintenance, horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance, or a genuine enthusiasm for working in the horticultural industry.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Reliable, punctual and hard-working.
- Professional, courteous and well-presented.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Pride in producing consistently high-quality work.
Desirable:
- Experience maintaining high-end residential gardens.
- Good plant identification and horticultural knowledge.
- PA1/PA6 qualifications.
- Experience operating pedestrian or ride-on horticultural machinery.
- RHS or other horticultural qualifications.
- Ambition to develop a long-term career within horticulture.
Why Join Landcraft Landscape & Design Ltd?
We genuinely believe our people are our greatest asset. We're proud to have built a supportive, friendly and professional team where hard work is recognised, learning is encouraged and everyone shares a passion for creating and maintaining exceptional gardens.
This is an opportunity to develop your horticultural career within an award-winning business working on some of the finest private gardens in the South East.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary dependant on experience
- Birthday day off
- Company uniform and PPE provided
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear opportunities for career progression
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Work on beautiful, designer-led private gardens
- Supportive, friendly and professional team culture
- Long-term opportunities within a growing and respected business
Seasonal Opportunities Also Available:
In addition to permanent opportunities, we also welcome applications from university students, college students, school leavers and those seeking seasonal employment who have a genuine interest in gardening and horticulture.
Seasonal positions provide an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience working alongside experienced horticultural professionals on some of the South East's finest private gardens. Where appropriate, there may also be opportunities for seasonal roles to develop into longer-term employment.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday
Travelling daily to sites across Surrey, West London, Berkshire, Hampshire, West Sussex and surrounding counties.
Ready to Join Us?
Whether you're an experienced Garden Maintenance Operative or someone looking to develop a rewarding career in professional horticulture, we'd love to hear from you.
If you take pride in your work, enjoy working outdoors and want to become part of an award-winning company that values quality, professionalism and its people, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Landcraft Landscape & Design Ltd. team.
Pay: £29,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
