Garden Aftercare Lead — Hands-on Team Manager

Landscape Associates; Greater London; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Landscape Associates is seeking an experienced Aftercare Team Leader to manage a small team of Gardeners across our London and Surrey gardens and surrounding areas.

You will plan daily activities, maintain high standards of garden presentation, monitor plant health and support development projects while mentoring staff. This on-site role demands physical fitness and a pride in delivering quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2-3 Aftercare Gardeners on site, taking responsibility for their day-to-day performance, conduct and wellbeing
• Plan and organise daily site activities, briefing the team at the start of each shift on what is being done, in what order and to what standard
• Work alongside your team, carrying out horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks in line with agreed aftercare schedules
• Monitor progress through the day, addressing issues early and escalating to the Aftercare Manager where needed
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, garden presentation and site safety at all times
• Monitor plant health and report any signs of pests, disease or decline
• Coordinate development tasks such as new planting and soft landscaping where scheduled, supporting flexible working across aftercare and development projects as required
• Provide on-the-job guidance and mentoring, helping your team develop their skills
• Represent Landscape Associates professionally on every client visit, and make sure your team does the same
• Record site works, timesheets and job sheets accurately using FieldMotion
• Oversee pre-use checks on tools and equipment, and ensure PPE, risk assessments and method statements are followed
• Working Conditions: This is a site-based, physically active role working outdoors year-round, requiring the ability to perform manual labour and handle heavy materials.

Job description

Landscape Associates is seeking an experienced Aftercare Team Leader to manage a small team of Gardeners across our London and Surrey gardens and surrounding areas.

You will plan daily activities, maintain high standards of garden presentation, monitor plant health and support development projects while mentoring staff. This on-site role demands physical fitness and a pride in delivering quality workmanship.