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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