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Garden Maintenance / Aftercare Foreperson
Employer
Fresh Horticultural Careers
Location
London
Salary
£35k to £41k
Hours
Full Time
Place Of Work
Onsite
Closing date
30 October 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Gardening Jobs, Groundskeeper, Horticulture, Soft Landscaping
Sector
Groundskeeping & Maintenance
Seniority
Graduate & Entry-level
Job Details
Our client is looking for a Garden Maintenance Foreman to join their Landscape Design company.
Specifically, someone who is communicative, conscientious, and experienced in garden maintenance. Most importantly, you will be enthusiastic to progress your horticultural skills and learning.
You will be working on a diverse mix of projects in some of the most desirable locations in London and the Home Counties. From our own landscape designs to high-profile designer projects and private spaces, you will be working in both domestic and commercial spaces.
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For an ambitious and dedicated Garden Maintenance Foreman, this is an exciting career opportunity to develop personally and work with the best in the business in a progressive and creative company.
Your Responsibilities
- Help manage garden maintenance for an exciting mix of landscapes, from small gardens to city courtyards, modern roof terraces and large country gardens
- Diagnose and treat problems in plants and keep disease under control
- Work with garden irrigation systems
- Liaise with clients, listening to their needs and ensuring satisfaction
- Work efficiently to tight deadlines, whilst keeping to health and safety and quality procedures
PLUS
- Arrive promptly for work and keep any appointments you make
- Join in with our company events and socials where possible, helping to build relationships with team members
- Uphold company values, outlined in our employee handbook
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Your Skills & Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in gardening, with 2 of those in a team leader or foreman role
- Strong communication skills, as you will need to provide great customer service, as well as being able to listen and effectively communicate with clients, staff and managers
- Be able to effectively manage a team
- Ideally, you will be qualified to at least Level 3 or equivalent (eg. RHS National Diploma etc.
- Have PA1 / PA6
- Able to use a range of small machinery
- And ideally, you will have a full clean driving license, with experience in van driving
Your benefits package will include:
- Profit share scheme
- 23 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays)
- A smart uniform
- Continuous on-the-job training
- Plus external training courses (such as ROLO Health and Safety Awareness, Emergency First Aid at Work, Working at Height)
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