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

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

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

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

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Assist with planting, pruning, and seasonal maintenance tasks

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Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and stored safely

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

Requirements

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RHS Level 2 (or equivalent) horticultural qualification preferred

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

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Experience operating hedge cutters, mowers, and other horticultural machinery

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Practical, hands-on approach with attention to detail

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Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

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Good communication skills and a reliable work ethic

Benefits

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Competitive salary

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Opportunities for CPD and further horticultural training

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Supportive and skilled team environment