Experienced Junior Gardener - High-End Private Gardens | London

Hammersmith and Chiswick Landscapes Ltd t/as HCL • Full-time • London, ENG, GB • £29,000 / year • 3d ago

About Us

Hammersmith & Chiswick Landscapes (HCL) is a specialist landscaping and garden design company based in Chiswick, West London. We work on high-specification private gardens for discerning clients and take pride in maintaining exceptional standards across everything we do.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Junior Horticulturist to join our maintenance team. While the title is junior, we do expect hands-on experience in a professional garden setting. You'll be working across a portfolio of prestigious private gardens, carrying out day-to-day horticultural tasks alongside our senior team.

Each day typically involves meeting your senior horticulturist at the first job and then travelling together to up to three client appointments. Punctuality is essential — our clients expect us to arrive on time and prepared, every time. You'll be expected to follow the lead of your senior colleague while also using your own initiative and bringing a genuine understanding of what high-end garden work looks like in practice.

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining high-specification gardens to a consistently high standard
Caring for borders, shrubs, climbers, and seasonal planting schemes
Pruning, deadheading, staking, and training plants
Monitoring plant health and dealing with pest and disease issues
Keeping lawns, beds, and landscaped features in immaculate condition
Supporting feeding, irrigation, and soil management programmes
Maintaining tools and equipment properly

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a professional horticulture or gardening role — private gardens, estates, or similar
A genuine understanding of high-end garden work and the standards that come with it
Good practical plant knowledge including identification and seasonal care
Confidence with core techniques such as pruning and border management
RHS Level 2 or equivalent is desirable but experience is more important
Punctual, reliable, and well-presented — our clients expect professionalism at all times
Able to follow direction from a senior team member while also using initiative when needed
Physically fit and happy working outdoors in all conditions
Hardworking and a good team player

Hours & Salary