Landscaper/Gardener

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.