Gardener

Service Care Solutions; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in Watford is looking for a Gardener to maintain and enhance residential estates across North West London. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence and experience in gardening or grounds maintenance. Responsibilities include scheduled grounds maintenance, operating gardening equipment, and ensuring landscaped areas are safe and welcoming. This permanent role offers a hands-on outdoor experience in all weather conditions, providing a rewarding opportunity to take pride in maintaining green spaces.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous experience in gardening or grounds maintenance required.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled grounds maintenance across multiple estates.
• Maintain lawns, hedges, and planted areas.
• Assist with landscaping projects and estate improvements.

Skills

Gardening

Use of horticultural equipment

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Tools

Powered and manual gardening equipment

Job description

Overview

Gardener – West / North West London

Salary: £27,248

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent | Full Time

We are working with a large housing provider to recruit a Gardener to support the upkeep and presentation of residential estates across North West London and Hertfordshire borders.

This is a hands-on, outdoor role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining green spaces and enjoys visible, rewarding work. You’ll be responsible for ensuring communal landscaped areas are well-maintained, safe, and welcoming all year round. A company vehicle is provided, and you’ll be based from a local hub.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled grounds maintenance across multiple estates
• Maintain lawns, hedges, borders, and planted areas
• Plant and maintain seasonal bedding and landscaped areas
• Weed, spray, leaf clear, and carry out seasonal horticultural tasks
• Operate and maintain powered and manual gardening equipment
• Apply and store chemicals safely in line with regulations
• Remove and dispose of green waste appropriately
• Assist with landscaping projects and estate improvements
• Respond to emergencies and report vandalism, defects, or hazards
• Adhere to health & safety requirements and wear PPE at all times

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Previous experience in gardening or grounds maintenance
• Ability to use powered and manual horticultural equipment
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Basic understanding of health & safety
• PA1 / PA6a certificates desirable but not essential
• Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS check

Additional information

• Mobile role covering multiple postcodes
• Permanent, full-time position
• Interviews taking place on an ongoing basis
• To apply or for more information, contact James at Service Care Solutions

Job Info

• Job Title: Gardener
• Company: Service Care Solutions
• Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
• Posted: Jan 7th 2026
• Closes: Feb 7th 2026
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time