Ignite Recruitment are looking for Gardeners to work for local authority in North London. Previous experience in park management, gardening or landscape gardening is essential. Driving Licennce is essential for the Lead Gardeneres. Ideally you will know how to use a ride on mower, operate a strimmer and leaf blower and have worked with hedge cutters in the past. The ability to identify plants is a must . You will need your own steel toe capped boots, be punctual, diligent, hard working and very much a team player. You will be able to identify your relevant experience with work references and demonstrate those abilities on the first day of induction. The role is temporary with an option to go permanent if you prove yourself to be hardworking and adding value to the existing Parks Maintenance team. Hours are 7.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 3pm on a Friday with one hour for lunch. The role is varied and will involve: Leaf blowing, mowing grass, strimming long meadows and vegetation, litter picking, emptying bins (possible toilet cleaning on sites with public toilets) green space management, pruning hedges and bushes, plant identification and weeding of beds and containers. With good English both written and verbal as you will be completing paperwork both by hand and digitally. As you progress in the team you will be able to use more complicated machinery such a operating ride on mowers etc either practical experience or Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers (Ride on). Ideally you would hold an NVQ in Garden Design or RHS Level 2 in Practical Horticulture or other Professional Gardening Level 2 qualifications or potentially Golf Greenkeeping Level 2. Please note: The hiring manager will conduct a short interview with selected candidates, they will then be expected to attend a short induction. This will be prior to start date. If successful a placement will be created, and a start date agreed for the worker.
May 19, 2026
Seasonal
Ignite Recruitment are looking for Gardeners to work for local authority in North London. Previous experience in park management, gardening or landscape gardening is essential. Driving Licennce is essential for the Lead Gardeneres. Ideally you will know how to use a ride on mower, operate a strimmer and leaf blower and have worked with hedge cutters in the past. The ability to identify plants is a must . You will need your own steel toe capped boots, be punctual, diligent, hard working and very much a team player. You will be able to identify your relevant experience with work references and demonstrate those abilities on the first day of induction. The role is temporary with an option to go permanent if you prove yourself to be hardworking and adding value to the existing Parks Maintenance team. Hours are 7.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 3pm on a Friday with one hour for lunch. The role is varied and will involve: Leaf blowing, mowing grass, strimming long meadows and vegetation, litter picking, emptying bins (possible toilet cleaning on sites with public toilets) green space management, pruning hedges and bushes, plant identification and weeding of beds and containers. With good English both written and verbal as you will be completing paperwork both by hand and digitally. As you progress in the team you will be able to use more complicated machinery such a operating ride on mowers etc either practical experience or Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers (Ride on). Ideally you would hold an NVQ in Garden Design or RHS Level 2 in Practical Horticulture or other Professional Gardening Level 2 qualifications or potentially Golf Greenkeeping Level 2. Please note: The hiring manager will conduct a short interview with selected candidates, they will then be expected to attend a short induction. This will be prior to start date. If successful a placement will be created, and a start date agreed for the worker.
Experienced Gardener - Stratford £28,000 per annum We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Gardener to join a growing grounds maintenance team based in the Stratford area . This is a permanent role offering a salary of £28,000 per year , working within a supportive, team-focused environment. Our client is an established and fast-growing UK provider of integrated grounds maintenance and green space management services. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to strengthen their horticultural teams across multiple sites in the region. Key Responsibilities: Carrying out a full range of grounds maintenance and horticultural duties Using hand tools and powered equipment such as hedge cutters, strimmers, and mowers Planting, pruning, and maintaining shrubs, flower beds, and seasonal displays Supporting overall site presentation and quality standards Working to scheduled tasks and customer expectations Reporting any site issues or improvement opportunities Requirements: Proven experience in grounds maintenance / horticulture is essential Ability to confidently use horticultural machinery and tools Strong understanding of plants, shrubs, and general garden maintenance Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good awareness of health & safety procedures on site Full UK driving licence is required - candidates without a licence will not be considered Candidates without relevant experience will not be considered Desirable (not essential): PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates Ride-on mower experience Formal horticulture qualification (Level 2 or equivalent) What's on Offer: Long-term, permanent opportunity Supportive working environment within a growing organisation Opportunities for development as the business continues to expand
May 18, 2026
Full time
Experienced Gardener - Stratford £28,000 per annum We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Gardener to join a growing grounds maintenance team based in the Stratford area . This is a permanent role offering a salary of £28,000 per year , working within a supportive, team-focused environment. Our client is an established and fast-growing UK provider of integrated grounds maintenance and green space management services. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to strengthen their horticultural teams across multiple sites in the region. Key Responsibilities: Carrying out a full range of grounds maintenance and horticultural duties Using hand tools and powered equipment such as hedge cutters, strimmers, and mowers Planting, pruning, and maintaining shrubs, flower beds, and seasonal displays Supporting overall site presentation and quality standards Working to scheduled tasks and customer expectations Reporting any site issues or improvement opportunities Requirements: Proven experience in grounds maintenance / horticulture is essential Ability to confidently use horticultural machinery and tools Strong understanding of plants, shrubs, and general garden maintenance Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good awareness of health & safety procedures on site Full UK driving licence is required - candidates without a licence will not be considered Candidates without relevant experience will not be considered Desirable (not essential): PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates Ride-on mower experience Formal horticulture qualification (Level 2 or equivalent) What's on Offer: Long-term, permanent opportunity Supportive working environment within a growing organisation Opportunities for development as the business continues to expand
