Garden Maintenance Team Leader

Fresh Horticultural Careers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural recruitment firm in London is seeking a motivated Garden Maintenance Team Leader. The role requires prior gardening experience and supervisory skills to manage a small team. Essential qualifications include RHS level 2 horticulture or NVQ level 3. Strong communication skills and a valid driving licence are must-haves. Join a friendly company that values initiative and attention to detail in working with plants and gardens.

Qualifications

• Driving licence is essential.
• Proven experience supervising a small team.
• Good knowledge of horticultural equipment and machinery.
• Understanding of current health and safety requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team and liaise with clients as required.
• Maintain knowledge of horticultural equipment and machinery.
• Understand and apply current health and safety requirements.
• Carry out physical work, including heavy lifting.
• Demonstrate a love for plants and gardening.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Team supervision

Communication skills

Knowledge of horticultural equipment

Health and safety awareness

Education

RHS level 2 horticulture or NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Horticultural machinery

Job description

Overview

Garden Maintenance Team Leader — Our high-end London-based client are seeking a motivated Team Leader with gardening and maintenance experience to join the existing teams. A driving licence is essential for this role, as is a proven experience of supervising a small team. Excellent communication skills are necessary as you will be expected to liaise with clients. Candidates need RHS level 2 horticulture or NVQ level 3 or equivalent or be close to qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team and liaise with clients as required.
• Maintain knowledge of horticultural equipment and machinery and ensure it is looked after and maintained.
• Understand and apply current health and safety requirements.
• Carry out physical work which may include heavy lifting and be flexible to daily requirements.
• Demonstrate a love for plants and gardening; maintain high standards and attention to detail; work well in a team and use initiative.

Qualifications and experience

• Driving licence is essential.
• Proven experience supervising a small team.
• RHS level 2 horticulture or NVQ level 3 or equivalent, or be close to qualifying.
• Good knowledge of horticultural equipment and machinery.
• Understanding of current health and safety requirements.
• PA1&6 spraying licence is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good English.

This is an opportunity for a dynamic person with lots of initiative to experience working for a small friendly company, with a positive outlook. For more roles across the Horticultural sector, please visit our website for more information.