Gardener Team Leader

HL Services; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping services provider is seeking a Gardener Team Leader to oversee garden care across Kent and South London. This hands-on role includes leading a team, managing projects, and ensuring high horticultural standards. Ideal candidates will possess RHS Level 2 and strong horticultural experience. The position offers 25 days of annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and tools provided.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30

Paid Christmas-New Year break

Use of work van, PPE, uniform, and tools

Generous pension scheme

Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle schemes

Qualifications

• Strong background in horticulture or grounds maintenance.
• Experience leading or supervising a team.
• Knowledge of health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of gardeners and manage projects.
• Ensure sites are maintained to high horticultural standards.
• Oversee contractor work to meet required standards.

Skills

Horticulture skills

Team leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Basic IT skills

Driving license

Education

RHS Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Gardener Team Leader (Mobile)
Location: Mobile – covering Kent & South London
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £29,000 – £30,172 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Gardener Team Leader to take responsibility for the care and development of our cemeteries and plots across Kent and South London. This mobile role is hands-on and varied, ensuring that our sites are maintained to the highest horticultural standards, with a strong focus on sustainability and biodiversity.

You’ll lead by example—carrying out day-to-day tasks such as planting, pruning, and seasonal care, as well as overseeing larger projects. Alongside this, you’ll supervise a team of gardeners, providing training, setting clear objectives, and inspiring them with your passion for horticulture. The role also includes managing contractors, ensuring that all work meets required standards.

What You’ll Need

• RHS Level 2 in Horticulture (or equivalent)

• Strong background in horticulture or grounds maintenance

• Experience leading or supervising a team

• Knowledge of health & safety practices

• Basic IT skills and confidence with digital tools

• Full UK manual driving licence (essential)

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with length of service

• Public holidays + paid Christmas–New Year break

• Use of a work van, PPE, uniform, and high-quality tools

• Generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

• Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle schemes