Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Job description:
Here at Willow Alexander Gardens, we provide all services ranging from regular garden maintenance to full garden design and installation.
Our head office is based in Sidcup and we cover in and around London and South East England servicing 100’s of clients weekly, monthly and fortnightly.
We are passionate about the up-keep and maintenance of our clients’ gardens and take great pride in our work.
We are now seeking a Garden Maintenance Team Leader to join our maintenance team with a passion for horticulture and a great eye for detail in the garden.
Your expertise in groundskeeping, irrigation, and garden maintenance will contribute to the overall beauty and health of our outdoor spaces.

JOB BRIEF

We are looking for a candidate who is confident and able to lead their team on both regular maintenance rounds as well as one-off bookings such as garden clearances and tidies.
As a team leader you are responsible for your team, your van, your tools, health and safety of you and your team, your clients’ gardens and reports required daily.
You must be able to work with an operative to pass on knowledge and give them the opportunity to learn and develop whilst acting as an ambassador for Willow Alexander Gardens.

CANDIDATE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

The Garden Maintenance Team Leader will work closely with the office staff to ensure the smooth running of the days/weeks and all feedback is provided to the office daily.
You must have good horticultural knowledge and experience to be able to advise clients as well as carry out the work.

You must be able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced and demanding environment especially through the busy seasons.

• Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscape maintenance
• Knowledge of plant care techniques including watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest control
• Familiarity with various hand tools used in gardening
• Ability to operate power tools safely and efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Using initiative in situations that may arise professionally
• A recognised horticultural qualification or proven, comparable experience and knowledge is strongly desired but not essential.
• Previous experience in horticultural management is essential.
• Candidates much have a genuine passion for horticulture, the environment and current horticultural best practice.
• Candidates should be organised, self-motivated, innovative, proactive and an excellent communicator.
• A proficient level of financial and commercial acumen is desired but not essential.

Please note for this role candidates are required to hold a full, clean UK driving license.

PERFORM REGULAR MAINTENANCE TASKS SUCH AS MOWING, TRIMMING, AND EDGING LAWNS

• Plant, water, and fertilize flowers, shrubs, and trees
• Prune and shape plants to maintain their health and appearance
• Weed garden beds and remove any unwanted plants or debris