Garden Maintenance Team Leader

Garden Maintenance Team Leader
Our high-end, London-based client is looking for a motivated and experienced Garden Maintenance Team Leader to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across some of London’s most prestigious gardens and landscapes, delivering high-quality horticultural care and leading a small team on-site.
Garden Maintenance Team Leader

Key Responsibilities:

* Supervise and support a small team of gardeners
 
* Perform a full range of garden maintenance tasks, including planting, pruning, lawn care, and seasonal work
 
* Liaise confidently and professionally with clients
 
* Ensure tools, machinery, and vehicles are properly maintained
 
* Adhere to health and safety procedures on site
 
* Support team scheduling and job planning as required
Garden Maintenance Team Leader Requirements:
 
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
 
* Previous experience supervising a small team (essential)
 
* RHS Level 2, NVQ Level 3 in Horticulture, or equivalent (or currently working towards qualification)
 
* Strong horticultural knowledge and plant care skills
 
* Familiarity with garden machinery and equipment maintenance
 
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 
* High standards of work and attention to detail
 
* Good physical fitness; must be comfortable with outdoor, hands-on work including heavy lifting
Garden Maintenance Team Leader Desirable criteria:
 
* PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates
 
* Experience working in high-end or private residential gardens
 
* A proactive, flexible attitude and passion for gardening
This is a great role for someone with initiative, leadership qualities, and a love for horticulture. You’ll be joining a friendly and professional team with a positive work environment.
We also have a variety of other horticultural roles available—visit our website for more opportunities