Supervisor Gardens Maintenance and Soft Landscaping (Full time)

Supervisor Gardens Maintenance and Soft Landscapiing

Location: South Hams & Cornwall, based in Kingsbridge area
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Company Vehicle: Provided
Hours:

March - October: 7:30am - 4:30pm (occasional Saturdays during peak season)
November - February: 8:00am - 2:00pm

Essential Requirements

Proven experience in soft landscaping and garden maintenance
Good horticultural and plant knowledge
Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring a team
Confident operating garden machinery including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and associated equipment
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Full UK Driving Licence
Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors throughout the year
Reliable, organised, and able to work independently

Desirable

PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates (training provided if required)

Lead a Team. Shape Landscapes. Grow Your Career.

Are you an gardener with good plant knowledge and natural leadership skills? Do you enjoy working outdoors, taking pride in high-quality landscapes, and helping others perform at their best?

We're looking for a Gardens Maintenance and Soft Landscaping Supervisor to lead soft landscaping projects and garden maintenance contracts across the stunning South Hams area.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work alongside your team, set the standard for quality, and play a key role in delivering exceptional outdoor spaces for our clients.

We would be willing to wait for the right candidate.

About the Role

Working closely with the Gardens Manager, you'll supervise day-to-day site operations while remaining actively involved in the practical work. You'll provide guidance to your team, liaise with clients, monitor project progress, and ensure every site is completed to the highest standards.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong organisational and people-management skills.

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership

Lead and motivate landscaping and maintenance teams on site with support from Gardens Manager
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
Step into management responsibilities when the Gardens Manager is unavailable

Landscaping & Maintenance

Carry out and oversee planting, pruning, lawn care, and general garden maintenance
Delivery and completion of soft landscaping project
Ensure all work reflects excellent standards

Client & Site Management

Provide gardens advice and recommendations
Monitor project progress and maintain quality standards

About Pebbles

Since 2004, Pebbles has built a reputation as one of the leading property and garden services providers in the South Hams. As a family-run business, we take pride in delivering exceptional service while maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Our values guide everything we do:

Dependable
Caring
Exceptional
Good Partners

Many of our managers and senior team members have been with us for over 15 years, reflecting our commitment to employee development, professional standards, and long-term career opportunities.

What We OfferSalary & Benefits

£26,000 - £27,000 DOE
Company van provided
Personal use package available
Clear career development path
Workplace pension with employer contributions
Paid expenses
Quality performance bonus
Uniform and equipment provided

Time Off

20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Your birthday off every year
2 paid volunteering days annually

Training & Development

Ongoing professional development
Clear pathway for career development to Assistant Manager for the right candidate
PA1 & PA6 spraying certification training funded where required
Family bursary fund supporting vocational and academic education for young relatives

Why Join Pebbles?

Lead your own team and make a genuine impact
Work on beautiful gardens and landscapes across South Hams and Cornwall
Join a respected family business with over 20 years of success
Enjoy a supportive culture with long-serving leadership
Access ongoing training and development opportunities
Build a long-term career within a growing organisation

Apply Today .

Join Pebbles and help create and maintain some of the region's most beautiful outdoor spaces while developing your career with a business that truly values its people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
Company pension
Gym membership

Application question(s):
Are you happy to commute to our base in Churchstow daily to then travel round our gardens in the South Hams and East Cornwall area?

Experience:
Gardening: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person