Senior Gardener | Private Residential Gardens | London
From Horticruitment
Our client is a multi-award-winning garden design and build company seeking an experienced Senior Gardener to join its established and long-standing team.
The successful candidate will join the aftercare and garden maintenance team, looking after a portfolio of high-end private residential gardens across London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced gardener or horticulturist to take on a senior, hands-on role, maintaining and developing beautiful private gardens to an exceptionally high standard.
Key Responsibilities
This is a hands-on senior gardening position, working closely with management to oversee the maintenance and ongoing development of private clients’ gardens.
Responsibilities will include:
- Visiting approximately 1–2 private client properties per day across London and the surrounding areas, carrying out and overseeing high-quality garden maintenance.
- Delivering professional garden maintenance, horticultural care and seasonal planting across high-end private residential gardens.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with private clients.
- Supporting and mentoring junior gardeners, sharing horticultural knowledge and practical advice.
- Planning and implementing seasonal planting schemes to enhance the appearance and quality of each garden.
- Applying strong horticultural knowledge, particularly in pruning, plant care, pest and disease management.
- Liaising with clients and management, identifying opportunities and recommending improvements to enhance and develop the gardens.
Skills & Attributes
- Full UK driving licence.
- Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within high-end private gardens or estates.
- Strong horticultural knowledge, particularly in maintenance, planting and plant health.
- Confident communicating with clients and working alongside management teams.
- Comfortable driving a company van throughout London.
- CSCS card desirable.
Location
The role is based in London, with travel required to client properties across Southwest, Southeast, North and Central London
Who This Role Would Suit
This position would suit someone currently working as a:
- Senior Gardener
- Experienced Gardener
- Maintenance Gardener
- Horticulturist
Candidates with experience in private estate gardening, high-end residential garden maintenance or professional horticultural services are encouraged to apply.
Working Hours & Benefits
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
- Salary up to £40,000 DOE.
- Company van provided, which can be taken home.
- Annual leave increasing with length of service, up to a maximum of 33 days.
Location:
The role is based in London, with travel required to client properties across Southwest, Southeast and Central London
Who This Role Would Suit
This position would suit someone currently working as a:
- Senior Gardener
- Experienced Gardener
- Maintenance Gardener
- Horticulturist
Candidates with experience in private estate gardening, high-end residential garden maintenance or professional horticultural services are encouraged to apply.
Working Hours & Benefits
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
- Salary up to £40,000 DOE.
- Company van provided, which can be taken home.
- Annual leave increasing with length of service, up to a maximum of 33 days.
Apply Now:
If you are passionate about horticulture, plants, and landscaping, and are looking to develop your career in a growing sector, we would love to hear from you.
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