Mobile Maintenance Gardener

Halmer Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Halmer Recruit is seeking an experienced Mobile Maintenance Gardener to manage 1–2 high-end private gardens daily across South West London and Surrey, delivering detailed horticultural maintenance with a focus on quality over speed.

You will work Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm, with a gross salary up to £35,000 and a company van provided. The role requires a full UK driving licence and independent scheduling.

Qualifications

• Previous professional gardening or horticultural experience.
• Good plant knowledge and plant identification skills.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Experience maintaining private or high-end residential gardens desirable.
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload.

Responsibilities

• Maintain one to two high-end private gardens each day across South West London and Surrey.
• Carry out detailed garden maintenance across beds, borders, containers and planted areas.
• Maintain planting schemes to provide year-round interest and healthy plant development.
• Prune shrubs, climbers, roses, hedges and perennials.
• Carry out lawn care including mowing, edging, feeding, scarifying and seasonal treatments.
• Monitor plant health and identify potential pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies.
• Carry out seasonal planting, mulching, staking and general garden maintenance.
• Maintain terraces, pathways and outdoor living areas.
• Monitor water features and assist with irrigation system checks.
• Operate horticultural machinery safely and responsibly.
• Work independently and manage your daily schedule effectively.
• Maintain exceptional presentation standards across every garden.
• Provide a professional and courteous service when working at clients' homes.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Independent worker

Driving licence

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mobile Maintenance Gardener to join a professional horticultural company maintaining a portfolio of high-end private gardens across South West London and Surrey, including Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Richmond, Guildford and Woking.

This is a full-time permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm, offering a salary of up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience, with a company van provided.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced gardener who takes pride in their work and enjoys having the time to properly care for each garden.

You'll typically visit just one or two gardens each day, allowing you to focus on detailed horticultural maintenance rather than rushing between multiple sites.

You'll be trusted to manage your own workload, maintain excellent standards and ensure each garden looks its best throughout the seasons.

This role would suit someone with good practical gardening experience, strong plant knowledge and a genuine passion for maintaining beautiful private gardens.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain one to two high-end private gardens each day across South West London and Surrey
• Carry out detailed garden maintenance across beds, borders, containers and planted areas
• Maintain planting schemes to provide year-round interest and healthy plant development
• Prune shrubs, climbers, roses, hedges and perennials
• Carry out lawn care including mowing, edging, feeding, scarifying and seasonal treatments
• Monitor plant health and identify potential pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies
• Carry out seasonal planting, mulching, staking and general garden maintenance
• Maintain terraces, pathways and outdoor living areas
• Monitor water features and assist with irrigation system checks
• Operate horticultural machinery safely and responsibly
• Work independently and manage your daily schedule effectively
• Maintain exceptional presentation standards across every garden
• Provide a professional and courteous service when working at clients' homes

Requirements

• Previous professional gardening or horticultural experience
• Good plant knowledge and plant identification skills
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Experience maintaining private or high-end residential gardens desirable
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload