Garden Maintenance Operative
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,000 to £39,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Plus overtime & pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Dartford, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | J C Landscapes Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Job Ref GMO Dartford |
Summary
J C Landscapes Ltd is a long-established garden / grounds maintenance company.
An exciting position has become available for full time, experienced professional to join our friendly team based in Dartford. The successful candidate will earn £36,000-£39,000 (plus overtime) depending on experience.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career & grow with the company in a most worthwhile industry.
Role Requirements
• NVQ Horticultural qualification an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• A good eye for detail, punctual & reliable with a good work ethic.
• Knowledge of plants, garden maintenance & the tools used (power & hand).
• Basic handy man experience.
• An enthusiastic & passionate attitude towards their work.
• Clean driver’s licence is essential.
• Discerning eye for detail.
• Comfortable working alone as well as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships and to gain the respect and trust of clients and colleagues.
• Due to the nature of the sites, we attend you will be subject to a DBS check.
• References will be requested if successful at interview.
Role Responsibilities
• All aspects of garden maintenance such as pruning of shrubs, hedge cutting, weeding, lawn mowing.
• Regular communication with the office when need be.
• Be able to suggest ideas to clients to improve their gardens.
• Have the ability to plan year-round work required in client’s gardens, prioritising work each visit knowing what needs to be done and when.
• Confident in speaking to clients, updating them on the work being undertaken and making recommendations on ideas to improve and develop their garden.
Why should you apply?
• To join a fantastic company.
• To become part of a great team.
• To showcase your knowledge and skill set.
• You will be provided with a company vehicle and fuel card.
• PPE and uniform are provided.
An exciting position has become available for full time, experienced professional to join our friendly team based in Dartford. The successful candidate will earn £36,000-£39,000 (plus overtime) depending on experience.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career & grow with the company in a most worthwhile industry.
Role Requirements
• NVQ Horticultural qualification an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• A good eye for detail, punctual & reliable with a good work ethic.
• Knowledge of plants, garden maintenance & the tools used (power & hand).
• Basic handy man experience.
• An enthusiastic & passionate attitude towards their work.
• Clean driver’s licence is essential.
• Discerning eye for detail.
• Comfortable working alone as well as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships and to gain the respect and trust of clients and colleagues.
• Due to the nature of the sites, we attend you will be subject to a DBS check.
• References will be requested if successful at interview.
Role Responsibilities
• All aspects of garden maintenance such as pruning of shrubs, hedge cutting, weeding, lawn mowing.
• Regular communication with the office when need be.
• Be able to suggest ideas to clients to improve their gardens.
• Have the ability to plan year-round work required in client’s gardens, prioritising work each visit knowing what needs to be done and when.
• Confident in speaking to clients, updating them on the work being undertaken and making recommendations on ideas to improve and develop their garden.
Why should you apply?
• To join a fantastic company.
• To become part of a great team.
• To showcase your knowledge and skill set.
• You will be provided with a company vehicle and fuel card.
• PPE and uniform are provided.