Senior Gardener / Grounds & Landscaping Operative
£30,000 £38,000 DOE | MonFri | Early Starts | Full-Time
Love working outdoors? Not afraid to get stuck in?
Were looking for a hands-on, all-rounder to join a busy and growing team delivering high-quality gardens and landscapes across Surrey & Sussex.
This isnt just a maintenance role. Youll be in the thick of everything from detailed garden care to soft landscaping and supporting builds. If you enjoy variety, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a solid, professional team, keep reading.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out a wide range of gardening, grounds maintenance, and soft landscaping tasks to a high standard
Assist with and lead day-to-day garden visits, ensuring work is completed efficiently and professionally
Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service and communication
Understand individual site requirements, including client preferences and seasonal priorities
Support and guide junior team members, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices
Step in for senior team members when required, ensuring smooth running of sites
Carry out planting, turfing, pruning, and general garden maintenance
Assist with soft landscaping projects and occasional hard landscaping tasks
Ensure tools, machinery, and vehicles are well maintained and any issues reported promptly
Follow all health & safety procedures, including correct use of PPE
Maintain organisation of vans, equipment, and yard areas, including weekly clean-downs
Stay proactive, adaptable, and willing to take on varied tasks as required
What Were Looking For
Minimum 4 years experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, or landscaping
A strong all-rounder who enjoys both maintenance and landscaping work
A positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
Excellent timekeeping, organisation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good knowledge of plants, tools, and landscaping techniques
Full UK driving licence (essential)
What Youll Get
£30k£38k salary depending on experience
Monday to Friday only no weekends
Early starts, 8-hour days
Varied and interesting work across high-quality domestic gardens
Ongoing training and real career progression
Supportive, experienced team environment
Uniform & PPE provided
The Ideal Candidate
Youll be someone who genuinely enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in creating and maintaining beautiful spaces, and is just as happy planting an Acer as you are digging, pruning, or helping on a landscaping project. No matter the weather, you bring energy, reliability, and a team-first attitude.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you havent heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.
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