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Head Gardener

Job details
Posting date: 21 July 2025
Salary: £15 to £17 per hour
Additional salary information: Company Van, tools provided, overtime
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 August 2025
Location: Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BE
Company: GI Group Main Account
Job type: Contract
Job reference: AB250721244550_1753100305

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Summary

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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