Lead Gardener

Description

Lead Gardener

Garden Maintenance & Soft Landscaping

£30,000-£34,000 DOE | Full‑Time | Permanent

Putney, South West London

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Gardener to join a well‑established garden design, build and maintenance company delivering high‑quality garden care across South West London. This role is ideal for a knowledgeable, hands‑on gardener who takes pride in their work and enjoys maintaining gardens to an exceptional standard.

You'll work across a varied portfolio of residential gardens, leading small teams on site and taking responsibility for daily maintenance, presentation, and client satisfaction. This is a senior maintenance role for someone confident in practical horticulture, seasonal planning, and soft landscaping works.

What's on Offer

£30,000-£34,000 DOE

Permanent, full‑time position with consistent workload

Company vehicle, uniform, and pension provided

Opportunity to work on a diverse range of high‑quality gardens across London

Supportive team environment within a respected horticultural businessKey Responsibilities

Carry out high‑quality garden maintenance across a range of residential and commercial properties

Lead and support a Gardener, working typically in teams of two

Maintain up to three gardens per day to a consistently high standard

Undertake all core horticultural tasks including pruning, lawn care, plant care, and border maintenance

Operate and maintain power tools safely, including strimmers, hedge cutters, mowers, and blowers

Identify pests, diseases, and plant health issues, implementing appropriate treatments

Implement soft landscaping schemes as required

Communicate professionally with clients, providing a reliable and friendly service

Take pride in presentation, organisation, and ownership of assigned gardensWhat We're Looking For

A minimum of 3 years' experience in practical amenity horticulture

Strong horticultural knowledge across plants, pruning, lawn care, and seasonal tasks

Experience leading or mentoring xjnqpsq others within a gardening or maintenance setting

Confident using all standard gardening tools and equipment

Able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team environment

Well‑presented, punctual, and professional at all times

Formal horticultural qualifications are an advantage but not essential

Good communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude

Full UK driving licence requiredIf you're an experienced gardener who enjoys leading by example and delivering gardens you can be proud of, I'd be happy to discuss this opportunity further.

For more information, please contact Stanley at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Ad ID: 5418665593