Job Description
Job Title: Head Gardener / Team Leader
Location: Andover Area / West Berkshire
Pay Rate: 15 - 17 per hour (based on experience)
Employment Type: Self-Employed (Support available)
Hours: Full-time, 4-5 days per week (overtime available)
Start Date: Immediate
Why Join Us?
Excellent pay - 15 to 17 per hour, depending on experience
Flexible pay schedule
Self-employment support - We'll help you get set up
Overtime available
Free on-site parking
Pay increases based on performance
Optional accountant support for tax and finances
Career progression opportunities
Family-run company where you'll be treated as a person, not just a number
The Role
We're looking for a confident and experienced Head Gardener / Team Leader to join our close-knit, professional team. In this role, you'll be leading small teams on a variety of gardening jobs, delivering high-quality garden maintenance for private clients and estates.
This is a hands-on role, so strong gardening skills are a must. You'll be guiding others, managing tools and vehicles, and making sure every job is completed to a high standard.
You'll be provided with:
A company van
All necessary tools
Full support in setting up as self-employed
Key Responsibilities
Hedge cutting, lawn mowing, strimming, weeding, bed work, pruning, and general garden care
Leading and motivating team members
Managing a work van and maintaining tools
Acting as a key link between the team, company, and clients
Maintaining high levels of quality, efficiency, and professionalism
What We're Looking For
Previous gardening experience
Previous leadership or supervisory experience
A full UK driving licence
Physically fit and capable of manual work in all seasons
Positive, can-do attitude with strong attention to detail
Reliable and self-motivated
Local to the Andover / West Berkshire area
If you're an experienced gardener ready to take the lead in a respected local business, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're already self-employed or looking for help getting started, we'll support you every step of the way.
Apply today and join a team where your skills and efforts are truly valued.
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
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