Garden Maintenance Team Leader in Bedford, Bedfordshire

LANDCAPE / Garden Maintenance Team Leader – Rooftop Gardens

Recruiting across: Bedford and surrounding areas
Working across: London sites, with daily starts and finishes at the company yard
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience + company van
Hours: 6:00am at the yard, returning to the yard at approximately 3:30pm
Start: ASAP, subject to availability

Hawkes Resourcing Group is recruiting a Garden Maintenance Team Leader for an established landscaping company maintaining rooftop gardens, terraces and landscaped spaces across London.

This hands-on Garden Maintenance Team Leader role would suit a reliable, knowledgeable gardener who takes pride in maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces. Experience working on premium residential developments, luxury hotels, private estates or prestigious commercial schemes would be particularly relevant.

Garden Maintenance Team Leader – Responsibilities

• Organise daily garden maintenance tasks and lead by example.

• Carry out planting, pruning, weeding, feeding and seasonal maintenance.

• Monitor plant health, identify pests and diseases, and recommend improvements.

• Check irrigation systems and watering requirements.

• Support colleagues and maintain consistently high presentation standards.

• Liaise professionally with clients and building management teams.

• Work safely and considerately around residents and building users.

Garden Maintenance Team Leader – Requirements

• Excellent reliability, punctuality and commitment to a 6:00am yard start.

• Strong practical horticultural skills and good plant knowledge.

• Experience maintaining high-quality gardens and landscaped spaces.

• Confidence organising tasks and supporting other gardeners.

• Full driving licence and confidence with substantial daily driving.

• Professional communication and a practical approach to solving problems.

Horticultural qualifications are welcomed, but practical skills, relevant experience and reliability are the priority. Rooftop garden experience would be advantageous.

Working arrangements

• Start at the company yard at 6:00am, returning at approximately 3:30pm.

• Daily travel to and from London sites is included within these hours.

• Travel may account for approximately four hours of the working day, depending on sites and traffic.

• The role combines driving, hands-on horticultural maintenance and team leadership.

• The exact yard location will be shared during the initial confidential call so you can assess your commute.

Garden Maintenance Team Leader – Package

• £40,000–£45,000 salary, depending on experience.

• Company van.

• Potential annual incentive of up to 5% salary

• Progression opportunities within an established business.

• ASAP start available, with notice periods discussed individually.

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