Job Description

Role:

Gardener

Type of Contract:

Full-time, Permanent - 5 days per week, averaging 40 hours per week

Please note, a full clean driver's licence and relevant experience in a similar role is essential for this job.

Urban Utopia Landscapes Ltd is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Gardener.

We work with residential and commercial clients across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Central Scotland, providing grounds maintenance, alongside soft and hard landscaping services. We also specialise in the installation and maintenance of green roofs.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

Grass cutting using walk behind and ride on mowers

Strimming

Edging

Weeding

Hedge cutting

Pruning shrubs

Planting

Spraying

Waste removal / Litter picking

Installing and maintaining green roofs

Checking and maintaining machines

You will also be required to drive company vehicles, whilst towing a trailer.

Essential Criteria

Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role (References will be taken up)

Full clean driver's license, held for a minimum of 3 years

Experience of using walk behind and ride on mowers

Please note, candidates who do not meet the essential criteria, will not be considered for this role.

Desirable Criteria

PA1, PA6 Spraying certificates

CSCS Card

SVQ (Level 2) or Diploma in Horticulture / Landscaping (or equivalent)

Experience of towing trailers

Current emergency first aid at work certificate

Experience using zero turn lawnmowers

Some plant knowledge would be beneficial

Person Specification

We are looking for a team player, who is also self-motivated and can work on their own initiative.

A 'can do' attitude and good attention to detail is essential, along with a high standard of work and professionalism.

The successful candidate will be personable, approachable and have good communication skills, to liaise with clients while on site.

The role requires flexibility and a willingness to adapt to change, as work may need to be reprioritised at short notice.

We value our hardworking staff and encourage them to seek opportunities to learn and support them to obtain additional qualifications specific to the job.

Benefits

Use of a company van

Annual pay increase

Paid holidays

Paid overtime, including enhanced overtime for evening and weekend work

Company pension

Training & development opportunities

Weekly team meetings

Team social events - including Festival and Christmas Nights out

PPE & logo'd workwear provided

Please contact us if you have any queries.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension
Experience:

Gardening: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

full clean drivers licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/09/2025
Reference ID: UUL/Gard/082025