Maintenance Operative – Horticulture

Position: Maintenance Operative – Horticulture (Permanent)
Maintenance Operative – Horticulture (London)

Location:

London

Contract:

Full-Time
Salary:
Competitive, based on experience

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative with strong horticultural knowledge to join our team in London. This is a hands-on role maintaining gardens, grounds, and landscaped areas across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will be confident operating machinery such as hedge cutters, ride-on and pedestrian mowers, and other garden maintenance tools, while demonstrating a thorough understanding of plants and shrubs.

Key Responsibilities

* Maintain gardens, hedges, lawns, and flower beds to a high standard

* Operate and maintain horticultural machinery safely (mowers, hedge cutters, strimmers, etc.)

* Identify and care for plants, trees, and shrubs; advise on sun/shade suitability

* Assist with planting, pruning, and seasonal maintenance tasks

* Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and stored safely

* Work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality results

Requirements

* RHS Level 2 (or equivalent) horticultural qualification preferred

* Strong knowledge of shrubs, plants, and trees, including sun/shade requirements

* Experience operating hedge cutters, mowers, and other horticultural machinery

* Practical, hands-on approach with attention to detail

* Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

* Good communication skills and a reliable work ethic

Benefits

* Competitive salary

* Opportunities for CPD and further horticultural training

* Supportive and skilled team environment