Lead Gardener

Lead Gardener

Location: South West London - Mobile across London
Salary: Competitive DOE
Hours: Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00am - 4:45pm + one Saturday per month (paid overtime)

We're working with an established residential garden maintenance business looking for an experienced Lead Gardener to join their team.

The business manages a portfolio of private gardens across London, with eight mobile teams carrying out regular maintenance work. They need someone with strong horticultural knowledge who can lead a small team, maintain good standards, and build relationships with clients.

What you'll be doing

Leading a small mobile maintenance team, typically working across 2-3 gardens per day.
Carrying out general garden maintenance, including pruning, hedge cutting, mowing, weeding and seasonal planting.
Managing lawn care, plant health and the general upkeep of established gardens.
Planning daily work and ensuring jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Building good relationships with residential clients.
Supporting and developing less experienced gardeners.

What they're looking for

Good experience in professional garden maintenance, ideally within private residential gardens.
Strong horticultural knowledge, particularly pruning, plant identification and seasonal maintenance.
Previous experience leading a small team or taking responsibility for jobs.
Full UK driving licence - essential.
Comfortable communicating directly with clients.
Organised, reliable and able to manage a busy mobile schedule.

Why join?

Established business with a regular portfolio of residential clients.
Opportunity to take ownership of a mobile maintenance round.
Permanent, salaried position with paid overtime.
A business focused on developing a more skilled, professional gardening team.

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