Mobile Maintenance Gardener – Private Gardens, Van Included

Halmer-Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

28 days annual leave including bank-h日

Salary up to £35,000 per annum DOE

Job summary

Halmer-Recruit is seeking an experienced Mobile Maintenance Gardener to manage one to two high-end private gardens daily across South West London and Surrey. You will work Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm, with a company van provided and a salary up to £35,000 per year depending on experience.

Applicants should have strong plant knowledge, practical gardening skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining exceptional presentation standards for prestigious private gardens.

Qualifications

• Previous professional gardening or horticultural experience.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Good plant knowledge and plant identification skills.
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload.
• PA1 and PA6 certificates advantageous but not essential.
• Recognised horticultural qualification beneficial but not essential.

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

Gardening expertise

Plant knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Self-motivated

Education

Horticultural qualification beneficial

PA1/PA6 certificates advantageous

Job description

Halmer-Recruit is seeking an experienced Mobile Maintenance Gardener to manage one to two high-end private gardens daily across South West London and Surrey. You will work Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm, with a company van provided and a salary up to £35,000 per year depending on experience.

Applicants should have strong plant knowledge, practical gardening skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining exceptional presentation standards for prestigious private gardens.