Gardener

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an experienced Gardener in London. This full-time permanent role offers a salary between £30,000 to £35,000 per year. The ideal candidate will have good gardening skills, including maintenance, pruning, and plant care, and a full UK driving license will be essential. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards across various gardens and providing excellent customer service to clients, ensuring a professional finish in every location.

Benefits

Training support and development opportunities

Working on high quality garden sites

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence essential for traveling between sites.
• At least one year of recent gardening or horticultural maintenance experience.
• Good knowledge of planting, pruning, and lawn care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general garden maintenance across various sites.
• Maintain lawns through mowing, edging, and seasonal care.
• Support seasonal planting and garden tidy ups.

Skills

Good horticultural knowledge

Practical maintenance skills

Positive can do 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.

This role suits a gardener with good maintenance experience who enjoys working across varied sites. You will support the daily care and presentation of gardens, helping to maintain excellent horticultural standards and a professional finish at every location.

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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