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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