Lead Gardener
Contract: Full-Time
The Opportunity Do you love to collaborate and help outdoor spaces thrive? We are looking for a Lead Gardener to head up a small, dedicated team of up to five. You will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of horticultural activities while delivering a top-tier grounds maintenance service to our customers and stakeholders across the Epping region.
Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading benefits package:
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Performance Bonus: Opportunity to earn a cash bonus of up to 15% of your salary.
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Generous Pension: Security: Life Insurance cover at 4x your annual salary.
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Health: Private healthcare coverage.
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Time Off: 25 days annual leave plus all bank holidays.
Your Role & Responsibilities As the Lead Gardener, you will ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service and leadership:
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Team Leadership: Lead a small team in general grounds maintenance (grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, weeding, and chemical applications).
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Quality & Safety: Ensure all work meets high standards and strictly follows Health & Safety guidelines and safe working methods.
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Equipment Management: People Management: Conduct performance reviews, facilitate regular 1-2-1 meetings, and support the wellbeing and development of your team members.
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Ensure all performance targets are met on time and to the correct quality.
Ability to lead a team effectively and remain professional and courteous with the public.
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Tech Savvy: Ability to use IT and mobile apps for recording work routes and rounds.
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Soft landscaping skills (e.g., Experience with Ransomes Highway 3 or similar ride-on mowing equipment.
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Formal horticultural training (e.g., A full, clean driving license (essential for operating vehicles/machinery).
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A satisfactory DBS check is required for this role.