Assistant Gardener

Buchan and London Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscaping contractor is seeking an experienced full-time Assistant Gardener to join their team in Reading. The successful candidate will have horticultural knowledge for maintaining a high-end residential site. Responsibilities include tasks like pruning, weeding, and using gardening tools safely. Applicants should have 1-2 years' garden maintenance experience, strong plant knowledge, and be proactive and detail-oriented. Opportunities for professional development and mileage reimbursement are offered.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

All tools and equipment provided

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in garden maintenance, preferably on estates.
• Good plant knowledge and strong horticultural skills.
• Physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular maintenance tasks including pruning, weeding, and seasonal planting.
• Use and maintain gardening tools and machinery safely.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with team members.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Communication skills

Proactive and detail-oriented

Ability to work independently

Job description

This leading award winning Landscaping contractor client is seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Gardener to join the team full-time working on a 100 acre high spec residential site.

As the successful candidate you will have a good level of horticultural knowledge for the ongoing care and maintenance of beautifully designed, high-end private site in the Reading area.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular maintenance tasks including pruning, weeding, feeding, seasonal planting, and pest/disease control
• Use and maintain gardening tools and machinery safely and efficiently
• Ensure all works are conducted safely and respectfully
• Work collaboratively and professionally with team membersli>

Requirements

• Minimum 1- 2 years' experience in garden maintenance (estates preferred)
• Good plant knowledge and strong horticultural skills
• Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Able to work well independently and as part of a small team
• Good communication
• Physically fit and prepared to work in all weather
• UK driving license preferred (not essential)

What is offered

• Professional development and training opportunities
• All tools, equipment provided
• Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)