Gardening Manager

Location: Hayes, UB3

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + Performance-Related Bonus

Type: Permanent - Full-time

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Gardening Manager to oversee a busy gardening and grounds maintenance department. The successful candidate will manage a team of around 45 operatives and 2 Supervisors, ensuring work is efficiently planned, delivered to a high standard, and completed safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the Gardening Department and field-based teams.
• Support daily scheduling, dispatch and workload management.
• Lead and support Supervisors and operatives.
• Cover for the Operations Manager when required.
• Manage staff issues and escalate where necessary.
• Provide quotes for one-off jobs, grounds maintenance contracts and tree works.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure high-quality standards.
• Monitor and improve the performance and skills of field operatives.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained.
• Manage client communications and maintain strong relationships.
• Identify opportunities for additional services.
• Work alongside the Operations Manager to drive continual improvements.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in grounds maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing teams in a similar environment.
• Good knowledge of plants, trees and garden machinery.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good computer and email skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence.

Benefits:

• £45,000–£50,000 salary.
• Performance-related bonus after 6 months.
• Company vehicle.
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Company events.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.