Mobile Gardener

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Mobile Gardener covering the North region, with Harrogate used as the base site. This is a full time permanent position, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £26,722 per annum.

This is a mobile role responsible for maintaining cemeteries and memorial sites across the region. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on horticultural work and takes pride in maintaining outdoor spaces to a consistently high standard.

You will work independently across multiple locations while ensuring all sites are presented with care, respect, and attention to detail. Strong organisation and reliability are essential due to the mobile nature of the role.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out horticultural maintenance including mowing, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, and pruning
Apply pesticides and treatments in accordance with safe working practices
Undertake general caretaking duties across cemetery and memorial sites
Plan and organise daily workload across multiple locations
Order plants, chemicals, fertilisers, PPE, and equipment as required
Operate, maintain, and carry out routine checks on machinery and vehicles
Report structural defects or environmental changes to management
Adhere strictly to Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices
Complete administrative tasks using a smart tablet and IT systems
Maintain high standards of presentation and site care at all times Requirements

NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR proven practical horticultural experience
Strong plant identification knowledge and understanding of sustainable garden practices
Understanding of Health and Safety procedures
Experience operating a wide range of garden machinery
Full UK manual driving licence essential
IT literate and confident using tablets or mobile devices Skills and Qualities

Practical and hands-on horticultural ability
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently in a mobile role
Reliable, responsible, and professional approach
Respectful attitude when working in sensitive environments
Good communication skills What's On Offer

Salary of £26,722 per annum
Full time permanent position
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Mobile role covering the North region
Structured and independent working environment
Long term opportunity within a respected organisation Working Hours

Summer Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 12.30 / 1.30pm to 5.00pm
Friday 8.00am to 12.30pm / 1.30pm to 4.00pm

Winter Hours
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 12.30 / 1.00pm to 4.00pm

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for this Mobile Gardener position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

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