Lead Gardener

Lead GardenerLocation: South West London - Mobile across London Salary: Competitive DOE Hours: Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00am - 4:45pm + one Saturday per month (paid overtime) We''re working with an established residential garden maintenance business looking for an experienced Lead Gardener to join their team.The business manages a portfolio of private gardens across London, with eight mobile teams carrying out regular maintenance work. They need someone with strong horticultural knowledge who can lead a small team, maintain good standards, and build relationships with clients. What you''ll be doingLeading a small mobile maintenance team, typically working across 2-3 gardens per day.Carrying out general garden maintenance, including pruning, hedge cutting, mowing, weeding and seasonal planting.Managing lawn care, plant health and the general upkeep of established gardens.Planning daily work and ensuring jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.Building good relationships with residential clients.Supporting and developing less experienced gardeners. What they''re looking forGood experience in professional garden maintenance, ideally within private residential gardens.Strong horticultural knowledge, particularly pruning, plant identification and seasonal maintenance.Previous experience leading a small team or taking responsibility for jobs.Full UK driving licence - essential.Comfortable communicating directly with clients.Organised, reliable and able to ..... full job details .....