Job Description
🌿Garden Maintenance Team Leader
📍 Location: London / Surrey
💼 Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 per annum (DOE)
🌱 Join a Team Passionate About Exceptional Gardens
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Garden Maintenance Team Leader to join our dedicated gardening teams, maintaining a stunning portfolio of high-end gardens across Central London, Surrey, and the surrounding areas. These gardens demand meticulous attention to detail and the highest horticultural standards.
👤 About You
You’ll have a strong background in garden maintenance with proven experience in leading a team. Ideally, you’ll also hold a relevant qualification in horticulture (e.g. RHS Level 1 or City & Guilds), although this is not essential. You will take pride in nurturing beautiful outdoor spaces, while confidently managing staff, liaising with clients, and upholding our standards of excellence.
🌿 Your Responsibilities
🔧 Team & Project Management
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Lead a team of 2–3 gardeners delivering exceptional garden care
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Liaise with clients, designers, and the Garden Aftercare Manager
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Provide updates, raise concerns, suggest improvements
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Support the development of aftercare programmes and schedules
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Ensure effective use of time and team resources
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Uphold and enforce Health & Safety standards
🌼 Horticultural Duties
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Lawn care (mowing, feeding, etc.)
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Maintenance of borders and containers
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Pruning, trimming, and specialist plant care
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Watering and irrigation system management
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Application of chemical/biological pest control
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Garden feature maintenance (fountains, ponds, etc.)
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Soil testing and conditioning
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Cleaning and maintaining hard landscaping surfaces
🧠 What You Bring
✅ Essential Skills & Experience
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar team leader role
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Excellent plant knowledge and horticultural understanding
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Skilled in using horticultural equipment (mowers, trimmers, scarifiers, etc.)
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Experience with irrigation systems and water feature care
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Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
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Confident using IT for communication and scheduling
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Full UK driving licence
⭐ Desirable Qualifications
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PA1/PA6 spraying certificates
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RHS/City & Guilds Level 1 or higher in Horticulture
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Emergency First Aid at Work certification
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Knowledge of Health & Safety protocols
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Experience in biological pest control
🎁 What We Offer
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🕒 Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm (with paid overtime)
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🏖️ 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (+ up to 5 extra days after 5 years)
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🎂 Birthday off as a paid holiday
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📈 Ongoing training and career development opportunities
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👕 Free uniform and PPE
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💸 Company bonus scheme
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🚐 Company vehicle provided
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🌼 The chance to work on prestigious Show Gardens