Gardener

Halmer Recruit; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A gardening services company based in London is seeking a full-time Gardener to travel between various high-quality domestic and commercial gardens. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of gardening experience and a full clean UK driving license. Salary is £30,000 to £35,000 per year. This role offers opportunities for training and development in a client-focused environment.

Benefits

Salary £30,000 to £35,000 per year

Full time permanent role

Training support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence essential.
• At least one year of recent gardening experience.
• Good knowledge of planting and lawn care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general garden maintenance across various sites.
• Maintain lawns, including mowing and seasonal care.
• Uphold Health and Safety standards on every site.

Skills

Good horticultural knowledge

Practical maintenance skills

Reliable and organised

High attention to detail

Professional and client focused

Positive attitude

Education

Recognised horticultural qualification (ideally RHS Level 2)

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Gardener based in London. This is a full time permanent role, offering a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year DOE. The position involves travelling between Central London and surrounding high quality domestic and commercial gardens. The start date is ASAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general garden maintenance across indoor and outdoor sites, including watering, planting annuals and bulbs, pruning, irrigation, lawn care, and overall garden development
• Maintaining lawns and turf areas, including mowing, edging, feeding, and seasonal care
• Pruning shrubs, hedges, and climbers to maintain health, shape, and appearance
• Weeding, mulching, and caring for beds, borders, pots, and planters
• Supporting seasonal planting, ground preparation, and garden tidy ups
• Using horticultural tools and machinery safely, and completing daily checks
• Delivering good customer service, and responding professionally to client queries
• Completing daily electronic job sheets, clearly noting work completed and next steps
• Working independently when required, and as part of a wider maintenance team
• Upholding Health and Safety standards on every site, and following safe working practices

Requirements

• Full clean UK driving licence essential
• At least one year of recent gardening or horticultural maintenance experience
• Good knowledge of planting, pruning, seasonal tasks, and lawn care
• Ability to follow instructions, and work to a consistently high standard
• PA1 and PA6 certificates desirable, but not essential
• CSCS card desirable
• Recognised horticultural qualification desirable, ideally RHS Level 2 or equivalent experience

Skills and Qualities

• Good horticultural knowledge, and practical maintenance skills
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage daily workload effectively
• High attention to detail, with pride in quality work
• Positive can do attitude, with willingness to learn and improve
• Able to work independently, and as part of a team
• Professional and client focused approach
• Comfortable travelling between sites, and adapting to different gardens

What's On Offer

• Salary £30,000 to £35,000 per year depending on experience
• Full time permanent role
• Working hours typically 07:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to work on a range of high quality garden sites across London
• Training support and development opportunities for the right candidate

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV along with a brief covering note outlining your experience, qualifications, and suitability for this position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

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