Experienced Assistant Gardener - Path to Team Leader

Halmer Recruit; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Progression to Team Leader

BALI and SafeContractor registered

Job summary

Halmer Recruit is seeking an Experienced Assistant Gardener in Enfield to maintain high-standard gardens across residential estates and premium developments in North London. You’ll work in a two-person team, focusing on horticultural care rather than only mowing, with an early start and on-site hours from 8:00 to 16:00.

The role offers development toward a Team Leader position, a competitive salary (£28,000–£29,000 per year) and a permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Around 2-3 years' professional garden maintenance or horticultural experience
• Good knowledge of plants and their general care
• Experience maintaining beds, borders, shrubs and planted areas
• Understanding pruning and seasonal garden maintenance
• Confidence using garden tools and machinery
• Good attention to detail and pride in the standard of your work
• Reliable, professional and positive approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team
• A driving licence is advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of horticultural maintenance including pruning, weeding, planting, bed and border maintenance and seasonal plant care
• Maintain gardens and landscaped areas to a high standard
• Monitor plant health and provide appropriate ongoing care
• Carry out lawn and general grounds maintenance where required
• Use garden machinery, equipment and hand tools safely
• Work alongside another gardener to complete scheduled maintenance visits
• Ensure sites are left clean, tidy and well presented
• Maintain a professional approach when working on residential estates and client sites
• Follow company Health & Safety procedures

Skills

Gardening experience

Plant knowledge

Team player

Driving licence

Education

Horticultural qualification

Job description

Halmer Recruit is seeking an Experienced Assistant Gardener in Enfield to maintain high-standard gardens across residential estates and premium developments in North London. You’ll work in a two-person team, focusing on horticultural care rather than only mowing, with an early start and on-site hours from 8:00 to 16:00.

The role offers development toward a Team Leader position, a competitive salary (£28,000–£29,000 per year) and a permanent, full-time contract.