Grounds Maintenance

Grounds Maintenance

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 16 February 2026

Salary: £27,500 to £28,000 per year

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 18 March 2026

Location: E7 0AA

Remote working: On-site only

Company: HL SERVICES

Job type: Permanent

Job reference:

Experienced Gardener Wanted - Stratford | £28,000 Annual Salary | Supportive Work Environment

Are you an experienced Gardener based in or near Stratford? Are you looking for a permanent role with an annual salary of £28,000 and a positive, team-focused environment? We're seeking a proactive and motivated individual to join our team and deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across multiple sites.

Our client is a rapidly growing company and one of the UK's leading providers of integrated management and maintenance services for parks and green spaces. Due to continued expansion, they are now recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative to support operations in the Stratford area.

• Carrying out horticultural maintenance and improvement works
• Using a variety of power tools and horticultural equipment
• Planting and maintaining shrubs, seasonal displays, and bedding schemes
• Identifying opportunities for site improvements and contributing to business development
• Ensuring all tasks meet customer expectations and company standards

• Proven experience in horticulture and grounds maintenance
• Level 2 qualification in Horticulture (or equivalent)
• Strong plant knowledge and experience working with shrubs and planting schemes
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Competent in using power tools, including hedge cutters, strimmers, and mowers
• Certificates in spraying (PA1 & PA6) and ride-on mower operation are desirable but not essential
• A solid understanding of health & safety practices on-site
• Experience delivering work to customer specifications and quality standards

• A competitive annual salary of £28,000
• A supportive and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-expanding organisation

If you're passionate about horticulture and want to work for a company that values your skills and initiative, we'd love to hear from you.