Mobile Maintenance Gardener

Halmer-Recruit; London Borough of Wandsworth; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company van provided

28 days annual leave including bank-h?

Résumé du poste

Halmer-Recruit is recruiting a Mobile Maintenance Gardener for a professional horticultural company maintaining high-end private gardens across South West London and Surrey, including Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Richmond, Guildford and Woking.

This full-time permanent role offers Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm, with a salary up to £35,000 per annum and a company van. You will typically visit just one or two gardens daily, focusing on detailed horticultural maintenance.

Qualifications

• Professional gardening or horticultural experience required.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• PA1/PA6 certificates advantageous but not essential.

Responsabilités

• Maintain one to two high-end private gardens per day across South West London and Surrey.
• Carry out detailed garden maintenance across beds, borders, containers and planted areas.
• Prune shrubs, climbers, roses, hedges and perennials.
• Carry out lawn care including mowing, edging, feeding and seasonal treatments.
• Monitor plant health and identify pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies.

Connaissances

Gardening knowledge

Plant identification

Independence

Attention to detail

Reliability

Formation

Horticultural qualification

Description du poste

Mobile Maintenance Gardener (869) Putney, England

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP35000 per annum

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
• Good practical knowledge of pruning and seasonal garden maintenance
• Excellent attention to detail
• Reliable, organised and professional
• PA1 and PA6 certificates advantageous but not essential
• Recognised horticultural qualification beneficial but not essential

Skills & Qualities

• Strong practical gardening knowledge
• Good plant knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Pride in maintaining gardens to a high standard
• Self-motivated and able to use your own initiative
• Reliable and organised
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Professional and courteous manner
• Confident working independently
• Genuine passion for gardening and horticulture

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £35,000 per annum DOE
• Monday to Friday working
• 30am to 4.30pm
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Typically just one or two gardens per day
• Opportunity to maintain prestigious private gardens
• Varied work across South West London and Surrey
• Opportunity to take ownership of your daily workload
• Long-term career opportunity within a respected horticultural business
• The salary, company van, working hours and 28-day holiday entitlement are all confirmed in the existing specification.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

7.30am to 4.30pm

Full-time Permanent