Senior Horticulturist

From horticruitment

• £35,000 DOE
• West London
• Landscape, Gardening
• Full Time

Our client is an award-winning garden design and build company established in 2000. Specialising in high-end residential gardens, the company offers a full range of bespoke landscaping services – from concept and design through to construction and long-term maintenance. Their comprehensive services encompass bespoke garden designs, meticulous construction, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring each project reflects the client’s vision and is built to endure – and are now seeking a Senior Horticulturist to join the team.

Their work has garnered significant recognition, being showcased in various magazines and television programmes, and earning numerous industry awards. Notably, they have collaborated with some of the country’s top garden designers, two of whom achieved gold medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Job Description:

The person appointed will be working within a small team of 2-3 working on individual projects reporting to maintenance manager. The successful candidate will be assisting in high end domestic garden maintenance.

• General ground care, use of strimmer’s/mowers/hedge cutters
• Maintaining beds and boarders
• Weeding
• Mulching
• Planting
• Pruning
• Communicate with clients
• Be aware of health & safety on site

Key Skills:

Candidates must have a dedicated and positive attitude to work with the ability to work in a team but also supervise where needed. The successful candidate will have a keenness to learn and have experience in operating garden machinery with an eye for detail.

Normal hours of work will be 07:30-16:30 with overtime.

What’s on offer:

• Opportunities for career progression and training
• A supportive, passionate team environment
• The chance to work on some of London’s most prestigious private gardens

Candidates must hold a full driver’s licence for this position.