Garden Maintenance Team Leader

Cameron Clarke Associates; Orpington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable landscape company in Orpington is seeking a Garden Maintenance Team Leader to oversee maintenance for commercial and domestic properties. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and knowledge in garden maintenance. Responsibilities include maintaining client gardens, seasonal tasks, and managing a team. This full-time role offers a salary around £38,000, plus overtime opportunities.

Benefits

PPE and uniform provided

Opportunity for career advancement

Part of a great team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of team leader experience required.
• Good knowledge of plants and garden maintenance tools.
• Punctual, reliable, and good work ethic needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client gardens through regular upkeep.
• Perform seasonal tasks including planting and pruning.
• Manage weed, pest, and insect control.
• Operate and maintain tools and machinery.
• Liaise directly with clients as required.

Skills

Team leadership experience

Knowledge of garden maintenance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Good work ethic

Enthusiasm for work

Tools

Lawn mowers

Hedge trimmers

Pressure washers

Power tools

Hand tools

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01.08.2025

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15.09.2025

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Job Description:

Garden Maintenance Team Leader | Orpington / Dartford | Full Time | Circa £38,000 (plus overtime) depending on experience

Our client is a long-established landscape company that requires an experienced team leader to join their highly respected firm.

The company look after a variety of commercial and domestic properties and is looking for a candidate with a high level of experience to join the team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career & grow with the company in a most worthwhile industry.

In this role, there is the potential for advancement beyond garden maintenance to include responsibilities such as pricing and, eventually, managerial duties. This opportunity is best suited for someone ambitious and eager to grow within the company.

Are you the right person for the job?

• A minimum of 2 years of team leader experience
• A good eye for detail, punctual & reliable with a good work ethic
• Good knowledge of plants, garden maintenance & the tools used (power & hand)
• Good organisational skills, well presented & good communication skills
• An enthusiastic & passionate attitude towards their work
• Some sites may require a DBS certificate, so this will be applied for if the position is offered

What will your role look like?

• Maintain client gardens to a high standard through regular upkeep
• Carry out seasonal tasks and activities (e.g. planting, pruning, mulching)
• Perform lawn care duties including mowing, fertilizing, and moss control
• Manage weed, pest, and insect control across all areas
• Trim hedges and maintain shrubs and trees as required
• Install seasonal bedding arrangements (Spring, Summer, Winter)
• Operate and maintain tools and machinery such as mowers, blowers, hedge trimmers, long-arm trimmers, scarifiers, and pressure washers
• Operate and maintain assigned vehicle/van
• Transport and dispose of green waste at local refuse sites
• Liaise and communicate directly with clients as required
• Handle and store client keys and alarm/security codes securely
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required to support the team and meet client expectations

What can you expect in return?

• To join a fantastic expanding company
• To become part of a great team
• To showcase your knowledge and skill set
• PPE and uniform are provided

Please note- 2 references will be required if your application is successful.

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