Garden Maintenance Foreman

Morepeople 01780; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural service provider in London seeks a Garden Maintenance Foreman/woman to oversee high-end residential and commercial sites. This role involves managing a small team, ensuring top-quality maintenance and exceptional customer service. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong plant knowledge. A driving license is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

Opportunity for progression

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in garden maintenance or horticulture roles.
• Strong working knowledge of seasonal tasks and garden care.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general gardening duties like watering, pruning, and pest control.
• Lead a small team to ensure tasks are completed to high standards.
• Engage with clients on-site professionally.

Skills

Garden maintenance experience

Knowledge of plants and pruning techniques

Good time management skills

Team leadership

Job description

Garden Maintenance Foreman/woman – London

Competitive + opportunity for progression

Overview

Looking to take the next step up in your horticultural career? Tired of being just another pair of hands? Looking for that perfect stepping stone move between working on the tools to managing on the tools? This is your opportunity to step into the spotlight as a Garden Maintenance Foreman/woman, overseeing high-end residential and commercial sites across London - spaces where design meets precision, and where your expertise will be seen, appreciated, and rewarded.

The Role

This is a practical, team-leading position where your focus will be on delivering top-quality garden maintenance and exceptional customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out all general gardening duties: watering, pruning, planting (including seasonal bulbs/annuals), pest & disease control, and lawn care.
• Working across both indoor and outdoor planting schemes.
• Overseeing and supporting a small team (1-3 people) to ensure daily tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Engaging with clients on-site and handling any queries professionally.
• Completing and updating electronic job sheets with accurate notes and action points.

What You\'ll Need

• A background and current experience in garden maintenance or horticulture roles.
• Strong working knowledge of plants, pruning techniques, seasonal tasks, and general garden care.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Right to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable, especially with van driving experience, though not essential.

Interested?

For an informal chat, please call Stanley on 01780 480530, email [e-mail] or message me on LinkedIn. Don\'t worry if your CV isn\'t up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.

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