Garden Maintenance Operative

J C Landscapes Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A garden maintenance company in Dartford is seeking an experienced professional gardener to join its team. The position offers a salary range of £36,000-£39,000 plus overtime, with responsibilities including garden maintenance, client communication, and planning work efficiently. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience, a clean driver’s license, and a passion for horticulture. Company vehicle and PPE provided.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

PPE and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in garden/grounds maintenance.
• Clean driver’s licence is essential.
• Basic handyman skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform garden maintenance like pruning, hedge cutting, and lawn mowing.
• Communicate regularly with the office.
• Suggest ideas to clients for garden improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Garden maintenance knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Horticultural qualification

Tools

Garden maintenance tools (power & hand)

Job description

Overview

J C Landscapes Ltd is a long-established garden / grounds maintenance company. An exciting position has become available for full time, experienced professional to join our friendly team based in Dartford. The successful candidate will earn £36,000-£39,000 (plus overtime) depending on experience. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career & grow with the company in a most worthwhile industry.

Role Requirements

• NVQ Horticultural qualification an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• A good eye for detail, punctual & reliable with a good work ethic.
• Knowledge of plants, garden maintenance & the tools used (power & hand).
• Basic handy man experience.
• An enthusiastic & passionate attitude towards their work.
• Clean driver’s licence is essential.
• Discerning eye for detail.
• Comfortable working alone as well as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships and to gain the respect and trust of clients and colleagues.
• Due to the nature of the sites we attend you will be subject to a DBS check.
• References will be requested if successful at interview.

Role Responsibilities

• All aspects of garden maintenance such as pruning of shrubs, hedge cutting, weeding, lawn mowing.
• Regular communication with the office when need be.
• Be able to suggest ideas to clients to improve their gardens.
• Have the ability to plan year-round work required in client’s gardens, prioritising work each visit knowing what needs to be done and when.
• Confident in speaking to clients, updating them on the work being undertaken and making recommendations on ideas to improve and develop their garden.

Why should you apply?

• To join a fantastic company.
• To become part of a great team.
• To showcase your knowledge and skill set.
• You will be provided with a company vehicle and fuel card.
• PPE and uniform are provided.