Company Vehicle Provided
About the Role - 15 years + experience only.
We are seeking an experienced, hardworking, and highly skilled Gardening Team Leader to join our growing company. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate professional who takes pride in their work, leads by example, and consistently delivers exceptional standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a gardening team, managing day-to-day operations on site, identifying maintenance requirements, and ensuring all work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest possible standard.
We offer genuine long-term career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing company.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of professional gardening and grounds maintenance experience
- Proven experience leading and managing gardening teams
- Full UK driving licence
- Trustworthy, reliable, and punctual
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and make decisions on site
- Willingness to travel and work in London at least once per week
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members
- Takes pride in maintaining exceptional standards at all times
Key Responsibilities
Garden Maintenance
- Lawn mowing and lawn care
- Lawn renovation and repair
- Scarification
- Aeration
- Turf laying and turf maintenance
- Weed control and treatment
- Feeding and fertilising programmes
- Moss treatment and prevention
Plant and Border Maintenance
- Pruning shrubs and ornamental plants
- Shaping and maintaining ornamental planting
- Planting seasonal bedding displays
- Planting shrubs, trees, and perennials
- Deadheading and plant care
- Mulching and soil improvement
- Plant health monitoring and treatment
Grounds Maintenance
- Leaf clearance
- Site tidiness and presentation
- Seasonal clean-ups
- Pathway and driveway maintenance
- Weed removal from hard surfaces
- Pressure washing and external cleaning where required
Garden Improvements & Landscaping
- Garden renovations
- Soft landscaping projects
- Preparing planting schemes
- Soil preparation and improvement
- Installation of new planting areas
- Turfing projects
- Garden transformations
Team Leadership
- Supervising and motivating team members
- Allocating daily tasks efficiently
- Ensuring work is completed on schedule
- Training and developing junior staff
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship
- Conducting quality checks on completed work
- Ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who genuinely understands the profession and can identify opportunities to improve and maintain gardens without being instructed every step of the way. You should have the knowledge and experience to spot areas requiring attention, recommend solutions, and execute work to an exceptional standard. You should be proactive, organised, and able to manage both people and projects effectively.
You will be trusted with a company van, equipment, client properties, and leading a team, so honesty, integrity, and professionalism are essential.
What We Offer
- Company van provided
- High-quality equipment
- Competitive salary
- Stable, long-term employment
- Supportive working environment
- Opportunities for progression into senior management roles
- Chance to be part of a growing and ambitious company
If you are an experienced gardening professional who takes pride in delivering outstanding results and wants to progress your career with a company that values quality, professionalism, and hard work, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
