Maintenance Manager - Garden Maintenance Operations
Salary DOE | Full‑Time | Permanent Putney, South West London
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a well‑established garden design, build, and maintenance company delivering high‑end horticultural services across London. This is a key operational role managing a diverse portfolio of maintenance clients and overseeing multiple gardening teams.
With over 20 years of experience and a strong reputation for quality and attention to detail, the business maintains gardens ranging from large, leafy residential spaces to city courtyards and roof gardens. This role is ideal for an organised, people‑focused manager with a genuine interest in horticulture and garden maintenance operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintenance Scheduling & Client Management
* Manage and maintain the overall maintenance schedule across the client base
* Maximise billable hours while consistently delivering high service standards
* Communicate with clients to confirm visits, gather feedback, and regularly review service levels
Team Management
* Manage and support six maintenance teams working across London
* Maintain daily communication with team leaders and gardeners to ensure work is completed to a high standard
* Ensure teams are fully prepared with the correct information, materials, and schedules for each job
Supplier & Vendor Management
* Order plants, materials, and sundries in line with maintenance requirements
* Coordinate deliveries to align with team schedules and site needs
Seasonal Services
* Upsell, plan, and manage seasonal services such as mulching, lawn care, and bulb planting
* Organise materials, scheduling, and delivery from start to finish
Data, Equipment & Vehicle Management
* Monitor gardener working hours and review schedules to maintain efficiency
* Maintain accurate records of tools and equipment across maintenance teams
* Ensure tools are issued, tracked, and returned correctly
* Oversee basic upkeep, cleanliness, servicing, and roadworthiness of company vehicles
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience managing teams within a gardening, landscaping, or horticultural environment
* A genuine interest in horticulture and garden maintenance
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Confident working with clients and internal teams
* Good IT skills, including Excel, Word, and email
* A proactive, structured, and solutions‑focused approach
What's on Offer
* Salary dependent on experience
* A full‑time, permanent role with responsibility and autonomy
* Opportunity to manage a large, varied maintenance operation across London
* A stable position within a respected and long‑standing horticultural business
* Supportive management and professional working environment
If you're an organised manager with a passion for horticulture and experience leading teams, I'd be happy to discuss this opportunity further.
For more information, please contact Stanley at MorePeople on 01780 480530 or email stanley@morepeople.co.uk.
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