Assistant Gardener – Grantley Hall

Ripon Bid Ltd.; England; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantley Hall is seeking an Assistant Gardener to join our lawn care team. You will assist the lead gardener with lawns, flower beds, and surrounding landscapes, ensuring high standards for our clients.

Role involves routine mowing, edging, fertilising, and irrigation, plus planning seasonal planting with bold designs. You will monitor plant health, apply safe treatments, and communicate updates to clients, contributing to ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in horticulture and lawn care.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Commitment to high standards and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead gardener with lawns, flower beds, and landscapes.
• Perform mowing, edging, fertilising, and irrigation tasks.
• Support seasonal planting plans with bold designs.
• Monitor plant health and apply treatments safely.
• Communicate with clients to understand needs and provide updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and new techniques.

Skills

Horticulture interest

Team player

Strong communication

Outdoor work fitness

Job description

Grantley Hall is seeking a motivated Assistant Gardener to join our dedicated lawn care team.

In this role you will uphold our commitment to putting the customer first while embodying our core values of accountability, boldness, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will work in a diverse environment that encourages curiosity, honest communication, and listening to ideas and opinions, ensuring we maintain the highest standards for every green space we manage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead gardener in maintaining and enhancing lawns, flower beds, and surrounding landscapes to meet the high standards expected by our clients.
• Execute routine mowing, edging, fertilising, and irrigation tasks with precision and accountability.
• Collaborate with team members to plan and implement seasonal planting schemes, incorporating bold and innovative designs.
• Monitor plant health, identify pest or disease issues early, and apply appropriate treatments while adhering to safety and environmental guidelines.
• Communicate regularly with clients to understand their needs, provide updates, and ensure customer commitment is consistently met.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting and testing new techniques or equipment to enhance efficiency and quality.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience or a strong interest in horticulture, lawn care, or related garden maintenance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, showing boldness in proposing ideas and a willingness to listen to diverse opinions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on clear, frequent updates to colleagues and customers.
• Demonstrated commitment to high standards, honesty, and accountability in all tasks.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, maintaining balance between workload and safety.

Salary: Competitive rate of pay, plus monthly service charge, typically £3,400 annually