Full job descriptionOur 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.