Garden Maintenance Team Leader
Join an award-winning, family-run landscaping company where quality horticulture really matters.
Zion Landscapes is an established and growing landscaping company based in Burwell, providing high-quality garden maintenance and landscaping services across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties.
We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable gardener to lead one of our maintenance teams. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in producing exceptional gardens, and is ready to take on greater responsibility within a growing business.
The Role
As a Garden Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining a portfolio of private gardens to an exceptionally high standard whilst leading and supporting another member of the team.
No two days are the same. You'll work across a wide range of beautiful domestic gardens, carrying out professional horticultural maintenance and building lasting relationships with our clients.
Responsibilities
- Leading a two-person maintenance team
- Maintaining beds and borders to a high horticultural standard
- Pruning trees, shrubs, roses and climbers at the correct time of year
- Lawn care including mowing, edging, feeding and weed control
- Planting and seasonal improvements
- Monitoring plant health and identifying pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies
- Advising clients on the care and development of their gardens
- Carrying out small soft landscaping and garden improvement works
- Maintaining tools, machinery and vehicles
- Working safely and professionally at all times
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has at least 3 years' professional gardening experience
- Has excellent plant knowledge and good horticultural skills
- Can identify common pests, diseases and plant problems
- Is confident leading or mentoring others
- Takes pride in producing work of the highest standard
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Is reliable, trustworthy and hardworking
- Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team
- Holds a full UK driving licence
PA1/PA6 spraying certificates, horticultural qualifications or landscaping experience would be advantageous, but are not essential.
What We Offer
- Excellent salary based on experience
- Company pension
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing company
- A supportive, friendly working environment
- High-quality equipment and well-maintained vehicles
- The opportunity to work on a wide variety of interesting and beautiful gardens
If you're passionate about horticulture and would like to be part of a company that values quality workmanship and excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to [email protected] or call 01223 782042 for an informal chat.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Based in Burwell, working across Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas.
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
