Jake Simmonds

Experienced and hardworking Gardener and Landscaper with many years of hands-on experience gained through working in the family landscaping trade from a young age. From 2024 to 2026, worked as a Gardener and Landscaper, carrying out a wide range of garden and outdoor work for residential customers. Experienced in grass cutting, lawn maintenance, hedge trimming and shaping, garden clearances, tree work, paving, fencing, groundwork and general landscaping.

Confident using gardening and landscaping tools and equipment, comfortable with physically demanding work in all weather conditions, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Reliable, punctual and hardworking, with a strong eye for detail and pride in keeping gardens, grounds and outdoor areas clean, tidy and well maintained. G.

Simmonds

Landscaping is 5-star rated on both Google and Yell.

Gardener / Landscaper at G. Simmonds Landscaping (2024 – 2026)

• Carry out grass cutting, lawn maintenance and general garden upkeep.
• Trim and shape hedges to keep gardens neat and well maintained.
• Complete garden clearances, removing unwanted vegetation, garden waste and debris.
• Carry out tree work and maintenance within the scope of work undertaken.
• Assist with paving, patios, fencing, groundwork, digging, clearing and levelling.
• Use lawnmowers, strimmers/brush cutters, hedge cutters, leaf blowers, chainsaws and other appropriate hand and power tools.
• Load, move and organise materials, tools and garden waste as required.
• Maintain clean and safe working areas throughout jobs.
• Deal directly with customers, understand requirements and work to the agreed standard.
• Work on residential gardens and outdoor properties of different sizes and requirements.

Tanker Driver at Air Products (2017 – 2024)

• Worked independently to schedules and strict deadlines while maintaining high safety standards.
• Communicated professionally with customers every day and resolved delivery issues.
• Carried out physically demanding work and remained reliable under pressure.

Electrical Engineer at Knowhow (2014 – 2017)

• Carried out practical technical work and problem solving to a high standard.
• Communicated directly with customers and explained work clearly.
• Worked safely in customer environments and maintained attention to detail.

Bar Staff at Emperor Lounge (2013 – 2014)

• Provided customer service in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Handled customer queries and complaints professionally.

Chef at Red Lion (2010 – 2013)

• Worked in a demanding team environment and maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation.

BTEC in Engineering – Aylesbury Training Group

NVQ Level 2 – Aylesbury Training Group

Bricklaying Level 1 in Bricklaying – Aylesbury College