Lead Gardener

Lead Gardener

Garden Maintenance & Soft Landscaping

£30,000-£34,000 DOE | Full‑Time | Permanent
Putney, South West London

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Gardener to join a well‑established garden design, build and maintenance company delivering high‑quality garden care across South West London. This role is ideal for a knowledgeable, hands‑on gardener who takes pride in their work and enjoys maintaining gardens to an exceptional standard.

You'll work across a varied portfolio of residential gardens, leading small teams on site and taking responsibility for daily maintenance, presentation, and client satisfaction. This is a senior maintenance role for someone confident in practical horticulture, seasonal planning, and soft landscaping works.

What's on Offer

£30,000-£34,000 DOE
Permanent, full‑time position with consistent workload
Company vehicle, uniform, and pension provided
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of high‑quality gardens across London
Supportive team environment within a respected horticultural businessKey Responsibilities

Carry out high‑quality garden maintenance across a range of residential and commercial properties
Lead and support a Gardener, working typically in teams of two
Maintain up to three gardens per day to a consistently high standard
Undertake all core horticultural tasks including pruning, lawn care, plant care, and border maintenance
Operate and maintain power tools safely, including strimmers, hedge cutters, mowers, and blowers
Identify pests, diseases, and plant health issues, implementing appropriate treatments
Implement soft landscaping schemes as required
Communicate professionally with clients, providing a reliable and friendly service
Take pride in presentation, organisation, and ownership of assigned gardensWhat We're Looking For

A minimum of 3 years' experience in practical amenity horticulture
Strong horticultural knowledge across plants, pruning, lawn care, and seasonal tasks
Experience leading or mentoring others within a gardening or maintenance setting
Confident using all standard gardening tools and equipment
Able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team environment
Well‑presented, punctual, and professional at all times
Formal horticultural qualifications are an advantage but not essential
Good communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude
Full UK driving licence requiredIf you're an experienced gardener who enjoys leading by example and delivering gardens you can be proud of, I'd be happy to discuss this opportunity further.

For more information, please contact Stanley at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed