Assistant Gardner

Pertemps Plymouth; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Plymouth is seeking an Assistant Gardener for a private estate in Newton Ferrers. This permanent, hands-on role involves maintaining gardens and grounds, supporting seasonal projects, and caring for a small collection of animals.

You will work with a small, friendly team on a beautiful private estate and contribute to daily estate upkeep. The role rewards practical gardening skills, flexibility, and a willingness to learn, with a salary of £26,000-£27,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous gardening/grounds experience is advantageous.
• Confident in using outdoor power tools and gardening equipment.
• Able to work outdoors in all seasons.
• Flexible and willing to handle a range of tasks as priorities change.
• Able to work independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• Chainsaw certification and horticultural qualifications would be beneficial but are not essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day garden maintenance including planting, propagation, weeding, pruning and watering.
• Maintain gardens and grounds using equipment such as strimmers, hedge cutters and ride-on mowers.
• Assist with seasonal planting and development of the estate's gardens and outdoor spaces.
• Daily care and welfare of alpacas, chickens and other livestock.
• Support general estate maintenance tasks including fencing, repairs and seasonal projects.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and to a high standard.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Tool use

Independent work

Teamwork

Tools

Strimmers

Hedge cutters

Ride-on mower

Chainsaw (beneficial)

Job description

Assistant Gardener

Permanent | £26,000 - £27,000 | Newton Ferrers

Are you passionate about gardening and enjoy working outdoors? We are looking for an enthusiastic and practical individual to join a small, friendly team on a beautiful private estate in Newton Ferrers.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be involved in maintaining the gardens and grounds, supporting seasonal projects and helping to care for a small collection of animals. Whether you already have gardening experience or are looking to build your skills within a private estate environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day garden maintenance including planting, propagating, weeding, pruning and watering.
• Maintaining gardens and grounds using equipment such as strimmers, hedge cutters and ride-on mowers.
• Assisting with seasonal planting and the ongoing development of the estate's gardens and outdoor spaces.
• Daily care and welfare of alpacas, chickens and other livestock.
• Supporting general estate maintenance tasks including fencing, repairs and seasonal projects.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and to a high standard.

About You

• Previous experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or estate work would be advantageous.
• Confident using outdoor power tools and gardening equipment.
• Happy working outdoors in all seasons.
• Flexible and willing to turn your hand to a range of tasks as estate priorities change throughout the year.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a close-knit team.
• Chainsaw certification and horticultural qualifications would be beneficial, but are not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required due to the rural location.

Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 1 in 3 Saturdays required (with a day off in lieu)

What's on Offer

• Permanent position on a private estate in a stunning location.
• Opportunity to learn and develop within an experienced team.
• Varied and rewarding outdoor role.
• Salary of £26,000 - £27,000, depending on experience