Senior Gardener – London
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We are a small, privately owned landscaping business looking for an experienced Senior Gardener and Team Leader to lead a team of gardeners across a range of high-quality private gardens and landscaping projects. We work predominantly around Central and West London and occasionally work in the countryside with nights away
We are looking for someone with excellent horticultural knowledge, strong practical landscaping skills and a genuine eye for detail.
Key Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of plants, including identification, planting and plant care
- Proven experience leading and motivating a team
- Experience of working with power tools.
- Exceptional attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Punctual, reliable and professional
- Good common sense and ability to work independently
- Full UK driving licence – essential
- Comfortable working in a hands-on role outdoors
The Role
You will lead and teach the Junior Gardeners, organise daily work and ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
What We Offer
• Capped Pension Matching Scheme
• Share of company van
• Holiday allowance – 25 days per year plus the 8 x annual Bank Holidays. 5 days must be taken during the Christmas and New Year period when we are closed.
• Uniform provided plus an additional allowance of £150 per annum
• Monthly mobile phone data allowance
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Monday–Friday working week
• A friendly, professional environment within a small, growing business
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7/8am–4/5pm – 45 hours per week
Salary: Up to £42,000 subject to horticultural skill and experience
If you are an experienced horticulturist who wishes to continue their professional development and learning of horticulture and are a confident team leader, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply to with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience.
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. Horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
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