About Net Zero Careers
Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) is committed to advancing careers that make a meaningful impact on environmental sustainability and the green economy. We connect skilled horticultural professionals with high-quality opportunities across public and private landscapes.

We are currently recruiting a Gardener to join the grounds maintenance team at a prestigious private sports and leisure facility in South West London. The site includes formal gardens, lawns, croquet pitches, and sports landscapes, offering a varied and rewarding horticultural environment.

What You Will Do:

• Carry out a range of seasonal gardening tasks including soil cultivation, pruning, mulching, weeding, raking, bed preparation, and planting

• Maintain propagation units, nursery frames, and polytunnels

• Perform lawn care duties such as mowing, fertilising, and seeding

• Operate and maintain light machinery and power tools including hedge trimmers, blowers, and line trimmers

• Work both independently and in teams to complete scheduled horticultural tasks to a high standard

• Keep gardens, paths, and highways tidy and clear of litter or snow

• Follow Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times

• Report any site security concerns and help maintain clean work and welfare facilities

• Apply chemicals where appropriate (PA1, PA6 or willingness to work towards these is desirable)

• Support other teams when required, working collaboratively under a "One Team" approach

• Assist with gritting and other winter weather-related duties

What We Are Looking For:

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 in Horticulture (preferred but not essential)

• Candidates without formal qualifications will be considered if they have some experience in horticulture or gardening

• Most important is a genuine passion for gardens and pride in quality presentation

• Must understand the early hours and be prepared to work weekends as part of the rota

• Should live within a reasonable commute of Roehampton

• Broad gardening experience in both general and formal settings

• Motivated, physically fit, and comfortable working outdoors year-round

• High level of attention to detail and professional site conduct

• Spraying certificates (PA1, PA2, PA6a) are desirable

Pay:
£28,808 to £30,808 per year (plus paid overtime)

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm
Some weekend work required

Location:
South West London (Roehampton)

Job Type:
Full time, Permanent

Benefits Include:

• Annual staff fund of £1,100 (paid in two instalments after qualifying period)

• Two "Life Leave" days per year

• Time off in lieu for additional hours worked

• £400 staff referral bonus

• Generous company pension scheme (up to 15 percent matched after qualifying period)

• Free meals while on duty

• On-site parking

• Access to club facilities after qualifying period

• Death in service benefit (4x salary)

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff events and ongoing training and development