Our Client are looking for an experienced Landscaper/Gardener to join their team at a luxury residential estate based in Croydon.
Working Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, 37.5 hours per week.
Salary is £40,950 annually.
Duties include:
Landscape & Grounds Maintenance
- Carry out daily litter picking across the estate to maintain a clean environment.
- Maintain planting areas, lawns, trees, and shrubs to a high horticultural standard.
- Undertake seasonal planting, pruning, and soil care activities.
- Manage irrigation systems and monitor plant health to ensure optimal growth.
- Maintain riverbank vegetation to prevent overgrowth and minimise erosion risks.
- Operate and maintain gardening tools and machinery safely and effectively.
- Identify pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies and take appropriate corrective action.
- Ensure all external areas are kept free of litter, weeds, and hazards.
- Support biodiversity and implement sustainable gardening practices.
- Ensure all activities comply with health and safety requirements, particularly when working near water or in public areas.
System Management
- Monitor the system to ensure assigned works are completed and all relevant documentation is uploaded.
- Log and respond to resident issues promptly and professionally through the system.
Health & Safety Management
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and secure environment across the estate.
- Report and document all incidents, accidents, and near misses.
- Follow all health and safety procedures as directed by the Managing Agent or Health & Safety Consultant.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and standards.
- Support health and safety inspections, audits, and record-keeping.
- Conduct regular inspections of workspaces, facilities, and storage areas.
- Identify and report hazards across the estate and within work areas.
- Undertake or assist with non-specialist scheduled health and safety tasks as directed by the Estate Manager.
Qualifications Required:
- Proven experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture.
- Good knowledge of plant care, pruning techniques, and lawn maintenance.
- Ability to operate landscaping equipment (e.g. mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters).
- Understanding of seasonal gardening and planting requirements.
- Awareness of environmental practices, including riverbank and water-side maintenance.
Landscaper/Gardener employer: FPMR Ltd
As a leading maintenance service provider in Greater London, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our Residential Estate Maintenance Specialists. Our team enjoys competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and a strong commitment to employee well-being, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in estate maintenance.
