Garden Maintenance Team Leader - Rooftop Gardens
Recruiting across: Bedford and surrounding areas
Working across: London sites, with daily starts and finishes at the company yard
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience + company van
Hours: 6:00am at the yard, returning to the yard at approximately 3:30pm
Start: ASAP, subject to availability
Hawkes Resourcing Group is recruiting a Garden Maintenance Team Leader for an established landscaping company maintaining rooftop gardens, terraces and landscaped spaces across London.
This hands-on Garden Maintenance Team Leader role would suit a reliable, knowledgeable gardener who takes pride in maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces. Experience working on premium residential developments, luxury hotels, private estates or prestigious commercial schemes would be particularly relevant.
Garden Maintenance Team Leader - Responsibilities
- Organise daily garden maintenance tasks and lead by example.
- Carry out planting, pruning, weeding, feeding and seasonal maintenance.
- Monitor plant health, identify pests and diseases, and recommend improvements.
- Check irrigation systems and watering requirements.
- Support colleagues and maintain consistently high presentation standards.
- Liaise professionally with clients and building management teams.
- Work safely and considerately around residents and building users.
Garden Maintenance Team Leader - Requirements
- Excellent reliability, punctuality and commitment to a 6:00am yard start.
- Strong practical horticultural skills and good plant knowledge.
- Experience maintaining high-quality gardens and landscaped spaces.
- Confidence organising tasks and supporting other gardeners.
- Full driving licence and confidence with substantial daily driving.
- Professional communication and a practical approach to solving problems.
Horticultural qualifications are welcomed, but practical skills, relevant experience and reliability are the priority. Rooftop garden experience would be advantageous.
Working arrangements
- Start at the company yard at 6:00am, returning at approximately 3:30pm.
- Daily travel to and from London sites is included within these hours.
- Travel may account for approximately four hours of the working day, depending on sites and traffic.
- The role combines driving, hands-on horticultural maintenance and team leadership.
- The exact yard location will be shared during the initial confidential call so you can assess your commute.
Garden Maintenance Team Leader - Package
- £40,000-£45,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Company van.
- Potential annual incentive of up to 5% salary
- Progression opportunities within an established business.
- ASAP start available, with notice periods discussed individually.
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