Senior Gardener

Senior Gardener

Location: London & occasional work in countryside with nights away.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7/8am–4/5pm – 45 hours per week
Salary: £40,000-£42,000 per annum subject to horticultural skill
Benefits: Share of company van, capped Pension Matching Scheme, uniform provided plus annual uniform allowance, mobile phone allowance and annual discretional bonus

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 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

• £40,000 - £42,000 subject to horticultural skill and experience.
• 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

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 [email protected] with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person