Experienced Gardener - Stephen Paul Garden Maintenance
Company: Stephen Paul Garden Maintenance
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Location: Edinburgh, EH16
Date posted: 27 October 2026
Apply before: 31 October 2026
The Job:
We are looking for an experienced horticulturist / gardener to lead a small team and take a hands-on role in our garden maintenance routes across Edinburgh.
You will care for private gardens and commercial grounds, organise daily tasks and guide your team in delivering a consistently high standard of work.
For more information call 0131 6644100
To apply, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
- Location: Scotland, Edinburgh & The Lothians
- Industry: Horticulture
- Job type: Full-time
The Company:
Stephen Paul is a family-run business specialising in garden maintenance and commercial grounds care throughout Edinburgh.
We have built our reputation on reliable service, attention to detail and lasting relationships with our clients. Our team is central to that success, and we provide the equipment, training and support they need to do their jobs well.
We value honesty, reliability and pride in your work. We offer long-term employment in a friendly, supportive environment, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.
The Role:
- Identifying plants and understanding their care requirements
- Lawn mowing, edging and strimming.
- Hedge cutting and seasonal pruning.
- Weeding and maintaining beds and borders.
- Keeping gardens and grounds tidy and well presented.
- Using and maintaining garden machinery, tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
Sound plant knowledge and practical garden maintenance experience are essential, along with the ability to organise work, lead by example and support a small team.
The Candidate:
- Strong horticultural knowledge and relevant practical experience.
- Relevant qualifications would be welcomed.
- Confidence in leading a small team and organising work.
- Experience using garden machinery safely and efficiently.
- Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
- A reliable, hardworking and self-motivated approach.
- A friendly, professional manner with clients and colleagues.
- The ability to lead by example and support others.
The Package:
- Competitive annual salary, depending on knowledge and experience.
- Annual pay increases.
- A full-time position.
- Paid holiday entitlement.
- Uniform and PPE.
- Training and continuing professional development.
- Daily support from our office and HR team.
- Modern vans, machinery and tools.
- A skilled, positive and supportive team.
For more information call 0131 6644100
To apply, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
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