Craft Gardener Job Description
As an RHS Gold Award-winning horticultural business, we take pride in delivering exceptional horticulture across a stunning portfolio of gardens and projects. Excellence is at the heart of everything we do, and our commitment to quality is reflected at every level of our work. We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Craft Gardener to join our team and tend to our projects with expertise and enthusiasm
Reporting to: Gardens Manager
Responsibilities
As one of our craft gardeners, you will be responsible for maintaining, nurturing and developing gardens where a proactive, passionate and conscientious attitude and excellent communication and horticultural skills are vital. You will work
- Propagation
- Weeding
- Irrigation
- Pruning
- Hedge cutting
- Topiary pruning
- Mowing
- Seasonal lawn management
- Planting
- Staking
- Managing herbaceous borders
- Composting
- Pest and disease management
- Assist with planning and implementing kitchen garden sowing plans
- Assist with planning and implementation of bedding schemes
Requirements & Skills
* RHS Level 2 with 3 years experience in a similar role
* Full UK driving licence
* Proficient with Microsoft apps
* Excellent communication skills
* Good organisational abilities
* Effective self-management to meet deadlines
* A practical, systematic approach to organising work
* Capable of capturing customer requirements
Desired
· PA1/ PA6 Chemical application certificates
· Valid emergency first aid at work certificate
Experience
* Proven experience as a gardener in a residential setting
Attitude & Work Ethic
* Energetic, self-motivated, and proactive
* Hardworking and committed to continuous learning
* Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
* Ability to work in all weather
General information
· Working hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 – 16:30
· Uniform & PPE provided at no cost
· Opportunity to work on show gardens
Our Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Bonus scheme
* Birthday day, all employees have their birthday as paid holiday
* Employee discounts on garden products from our retail business, Urban Grow
* Company events and team outings
About Us
Grant Horticulture is and RHS Gold medal winning enterprise and is regarded as one of Yorkshire’s leading landscape companies, dedicated to creating and maintaining exceptional outdoor spaces. Our vision is to be a people-oriented, forward-thinking business that upholds strong values while delivering excellence for our clients and partners.
Our purpose is to enhance lives by designing, building, and managing beautiful landscapes. We work closely with our partners to promote best practices and prioritise environmental responsibility in everything we do.
We achieve this by staying true to our values: striving for excellence, taking pride in our horticultural expertise, and collaborating with clients and suppliers to create lasting value.
Join Us
Not sure if you meet every requirement? Research shows that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they match every qualification. At Grant Horticulture, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway, you may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity within our team.
To apply for this job, please send your CV and an enclosing letter explaining why you would be a good fit for our company