Job Description

Position: Garden Maintenance and Driver.

Location: Sutton and surrounding areas
Salary: starting from 140 - 160 per day depending on experience
Benefits: Company vehicle, uniform. Paid overtime.
This is permanent full-time sub- contractor position

Job Overview

We are currently looking for an experienced Licenced Driver with Grounds/Garden Maintenance soft and hard landscaping experience to strengthen our existing team. The role involves delivering horticultural duties across sites in Sutton and surrounding areas. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Gardener and Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture and a strong understanding of landscape maintenance. This role involves working outdoors to create and maintain beautiful gardens and green spaces, ensuring they are healthy, vibrant, and well-kept. The Gardener will be responsible for various gardening tasks, utilising both hand tools and power tools to achieve the desired results.

Responsibilities

Maintain gardens by planting, watering, weeding, and pruning plants and flowers. Operate power tools and hand tools safely and effectively for various gardening tasks. Perform landscape maintenance, including lawn care, mulching, and fertilising. Irrigate plants and manage watering schedules to ensure optimal growth. Carry out groundskeeping duties to keep outdoor areas tidy and presentable. Assist in the design and layout of new garden areas as needed. Monitor plant health, identifying pests or diseases and taking appropriate action. Maintain equipment in good working order through regular cleaning and servicing.

Experience

The successful candidate will hold a full UK Driving Licence, as you will be required to drive company vehicle to various sites in the contracted areas. 3 years or more of previous experience in gardening or landscape maintenance is essential. Familiarity with the use of power tools such as lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and blowers is advantageous. Knowledge of plant types, growing conditions, and garden care techniques is beneficial. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in an outdoor environment. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Your duties will include:

Working across sites to deliver a range of Grounds Maintenance duties All work is executed on time and to the highest standard Providing an excellent level of customer service Building and maintaining good relationships with customers Operating horticultural machinery, i.e. strimmer's, mowers etc. Taking part in training as and when required Lawn care (mowing, fertilization, aeration Planting trees, shrubs, flowers Hardscaping (patios, walkways, retaining walls, etc. Irrigation systems Tree removal or pruning Seasonal cleanup Design and consultation
What you can expect

Personal development and growth within the company A great team to join Company vehicle used only for company use.

Necessary

You will be required to sign an Indemnity Agreement in respect of the use of the motor vehicle together with a Declaration of Use

If you have a passion for gardening and driving with the skills required to maintain beautiful landscapes, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 140.00 per day

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/05/2025
Expected start date: 01/06/2025