Grounds Maintenance / Gardener – Full Time
Location: Iver, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £24,500 – £28,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time / Apprenticeship
Application Deadline: 31/05/2025
Reference ID: Maintopp
About Hortlands Ltd
At Hortlands, we specialise in creating and maintaining vibrant outdoor spaces through expert landscaping, thoughtful planting, sustainable gardening, and cutting-edge irrigation systems.
We help gardens thrive and consistently look their best. Our business is built around four core services:
- Grounds Maintenance
- Instant Trees & Hedges
- Landscape Build & Planting
- Automatic Irrigation Systems
Our commitment to quality, professionalism, and personal service has allowed us to grow organically through long-standing relationships and word-of-mouth recommendations. We’re proud of the exceptional spaces we maintain and the strong partnerships we’ve built with residential, commercial, and estate clients across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Hertfordshire.
We invest in the best tools, technology, and—most importantly—people to deliver beautiful, functional gardens with a lasting impact.
Our Values
Our values shape everything we do and have helped establish us as a leading horticultural company in the South East:
- Exceptional Quality – We take pride in our craft and always aim to exceed expectations.
- Utmost Integrity – We’re open, honest, and committed to doing what’s right for our clients and the environment.
- Close Relationships – As a family-run business, we value collaboration and bring together a team that shares our passion for horticulture and service.
- Proven Expertise – We work with top-tier professionals including landscapers, gardeners, designers, and irrigation engineers.
The Role
We’re growing and looking for a Grounds Maintenance / Gardener to join our talented horticultural team based in Iver, Buckinghamshire. You’ll work across some of the region’s most prestigious estates, manor houses, and high-end commercial and residential properties.
You’ll support your team leader in delivering top-quality maintenance services while upholding our exacting standards and company values.
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who’s passionate about horticulture, enjoys working outdoors, and takes pride in what they do. You should be a reliable team player who’s happy to work hard and grow with us.
Essential:
- A full UK driving licence
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in horticulture or grounds maintenance
- Relevant training or horticultural qualifications
Desirable:
- PA1/PA6 chemical spraying certificates
- Machinery operation and maintenance training
- Trailer towing licence
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £23,500 – £28,000
- Generous overtime opportunities (weekends paid at a higher rate)
- Performance-based bonus
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts
- Optional weekend work available
If you’re energetic, skilled, and want to be part of a friendly, professional team that takes pride in outdoor excellence—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and grow with Hortlands.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £24,500.00-£28,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Grounds maintenance: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person