Skilled Gardener

Skilled Gardener

We are looking for a full-time Skilled Gardener to join our clients small team and play a key role in maintaining the formal gardens and developing the kitchen garden, while also helping across the wider estate with general gardening and maintenance work.

The Role

Primary responsibility for maintaining formal borders around the garden

Growing vegetables from seed in the kitchen garden

Planning planting and propagation 6 months ahead to ensure interest, flowering, and cropping throughout the year

Managing pests and diseases seasonally

Assisting with general estate gardening and maintenance work as required

Participating in a weekend rota for watering and animal care (paid overtime)

Essential Qualities & Experience

Broad horticultural knowledge, particularly:

Propagation of seedlings

Care of shrubs, flowers, and ornamental plants

Confidence in forward planning and seasonal thinking

Ability to work independently and take responsibility for areas of the garden

Physically capable of doing a hands-on, sometimes demanding role

Comfortable using and maintaining common gardening power tools:

Hedge trimmers, strimmers, blowers

Chainsaw experience is a strong advantage

Spraying certificates (essential)

Livestock experience is beneficial, or a willingness to pitch in

Approach & Attitude

They are a very environmentally focused site, following no-dig and regenerative principles. We value:

Open-minded, less conventional thinkers

A willingness to experiment and try new approaches

People who enjoy questioning "how it's always been done" and improving efficiency

An interest in making work smarter, easier, and more sustainable

This role would suit either:

A capable, experienced gardener happy to take ownership of their area, or

A less experienced but enthusiastic gardener who is confident, motivated, and keen to rise to the challenge

Personal Attributes

Positive, proactive attitude

Enjoys working outdoors in all seasons

Good communication skills - able to flag workload issues, suggest improvements, and share ideas before frustrations build

Happy to work as part of a small, practical team

Hours & Pay

Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
(30 minutes paid break + 45 minutes unpaid)

Friday: 8:00am-3:45pm

Weekend rota: approx. every 4-5 weeks (paid overtime)

Salary: £32,000-£34,000 depending on skills and experience

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