Grounds Maintenance Foreman

Taylor2Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Garden Maintenance Foreman to oversee diverse gardening projects. This role requires strong communication and team management skills, with at least three years of gardening experience. The successful candidate will ensure client satisfaction while adhering to health and safety standards. Join this progressive firm and enhance your horticultural skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in gardening, with 2 in a team leader or foreman role.
• Strong communication skills for effective client and team interaction.
• Ability to manage a team efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage garden maintenance for a mix of landscapes.
• Diagnose and treat plant problems.
• Work with garden irrigation systems.
• Liaise with clients to ensure satisfaction.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines while adhering to safety procedures.

Skills

Gardening experience

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent (e.g. RHS National Diploma)

Tools

Small machinery

Job description

We're looking for a Garden Maintenance Foreman to join our prestigous landscape client.

Specifically, they looking for someone who is communicative, conscientious and experienced in garden maintenance. Most importantly, you'll be enthusiastic to progress your horticultural skills and learning.

You’ll be working on a diverse mix of projects in some of the most desirable locations in London and the Home Counties. For an ambitious and dedicated Garden Maintenance Foreman, this is an exciting career opportunity to develop personally and work with the best in the business in a progressive and award‑winning company.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• You’ll help manage garden maintenance for an exciting mix of landscapes - from small gardens, to city courtyards, modern roof terraces and large country gardens
• You’ll diagnose and treat problems in plants and keep disease under control
• You’ll work with garden irrigation systems
• You’ll liaise with clients - listening to their needs and ensuring satisfaction
• You’ll work efficiently to tight deadlines, whilst keeping to health and safety and quality procedures

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• You’ll have at least 3 years of experience in gardening, with 2 of those in a team leader or foreman role
• You’ll have strong communication skills - as you’ll need to provide great customer service, as well as being able to listen and effectively communicate with clients, staff and managers
• And you’ll also be able to effectively manage a team
• Ideally you’ll be qualified to at least Level 3 or equivalent (eg. RHS National Diploma)
• You’ll have PA1 / PA6
• You’ll be able to use a range of small machinery
• And ideally you’ll have a full clean driving license, with experience in van driving