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Garden Maintenance Team Leader
Garden Maintenance

Garden Maintenance Team Leader – experienced gardener with full UK driving licence required.

About the role

Garden Maintenance Team Leader West London | Full-Time | Full UK Driving Licence Essential Cutting Hedge is looking for an experienced and motivated Garden Maintenance Team Leader to join our small, well-established team. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their work, has strong horticultural knowledge and enjoys leading a team. You’ll oversee a small team while carrying out high-quality garden maintenance across a range of private and commercial gardens throughout West London. The Role Lead and support a small garden maintenance team Carry out high-quality lawn care, hedge cutting, pruning and planting Complete weeding and general garden maintenance Safely operate professional gardening machinery and equipment Plan and manage daily workloads Ensure consistently high standards of workmanship Communicate professionally and positively with clients Support, train and motivate team members Work hands-on and lead by example About You We’re looking for someone who has: Previous professional garden maintenance experience Experience leading or supervising a team Good horticultural knowledge and practical skills A reliable, organised and professional approach The ability to work independently and take responsibility Strong attention to detail and pride in their work A full UK driving licence — essential Horticultural qualifications, PA1/PA6 and additional machinery qualifications are advantageous but not essential. What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience Company vehicle, uniform and professional equipment Training and opportunities for career progression Full-time, permanent employment Regular work across high-quality private and commercial gardens in West London A friendly, established team and supportive working environment If you’re an experienced gardener ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team while staying hands-on, we’d love to

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a small garden maintenance team
  • Carry out high-quality lawn care, hedge cutting, pruning and planting
  • Complete weeding and general garden maintenance
  • Operate professional gardening machinery safely and efficiently
  • Plan and manage daily workloads and team schedules
  • Maintain consistently high standards of workmanship
  • Communicate professionally with clients and respond to their needs
  • Train, support and motivate team members
  • Ensure tools, machinery and vehicles are maintained and used correctly
  • Work hands-on and lead by example on every job

Requirements

  • Previous professional garden maintenance experience
  • Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
  • Good practical horticultural knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of lawn care, pruning, hedge cutting and planting
  • Reliable, organised and professional approach
  • Ability to work independently and lead by example
  • Strong attention to detail and high standards of workmanship
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Full UK driving licence — essential
  • Horticultural qualifications, PA1/PA6 or machinery qualifications — advantageous but not essential

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