Garden Maintenance

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local landscaping company in Kent is seeking a Garden Maintenance / Grounds Maintenance team member. Responsibilities include a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks and some landscaping. The ideal candidate has plant knowledge, experience with horticultural machinery, and must possess a full UK driving license. Starting salary is £24,000 - £26,000 per year, along with 28 days holiday, and uniform provided.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank holidays

Some uniform and PPE supplied

Responsibilities

• Perform various grounds maintenance tasks.
• Engage in both landscaping and garden maintenance.
• Demonstrate good team working and independent working skills.

Skills

Basic plant knowledge

Experience with horticultural machinery

Team working skills

Ability to work independently

Understanding of health and safety

UK driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about working outdoors and creating beautiful green spaces?

Our client is looking to appoint a new Garden Maintenance / Grounds maintenance team member to join their small passionate team.

The role will focus on their grounds maintenance contracts but may also include involvement in some of their soft landscaping jobs, or domestic garden maintenance. Their work covers the whole of Kent inclusive of Gravesend, Orpington and Dartford.

Tasks will include:

• All matter of grounds maintenance work, including but not limited to: cutting grass, weeding, pruning, dead heading, hedge cutting and topiary, clearing debris and leaves, lawn weed and feed and garden clearance
• Garden landscaping work, including but not limited to: planting, turfing, decking, fencing and moving materials and waste matter.

Skills & Experience:

The successful applicant will possess a basic plant knowledge, prior experience of working with a wide range of horticultural machinery. Applicants must be able to demonstrate good team working skills and an ability to work independently, as well as a good understanding of health and safety. Willingness to drive on occasions if required therefore A full UK driving licence is essential.

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting Salary £24,000 - £26,000 per/annum, depending on experience.
• 28 days holiday including Bank holidays
• Some uniform and PPE supplied

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more our client would love to hear from you. Please attach your CV to the link provided and they will be in direct contact.

Closing date: Applications should be received by 10th September 2025