Assistant Gardener - Lawn Care

Grantley Hall; Ripon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantley Hall is seeking an Assistant Gardener to join our Estates team in the United Kingdom. In this role you will support the lead gardener and help maintain lawns, flower beds, and surrounding landscapes to meet our high standards.

You will perform mowing, edging, fertilising, and seasonal planting, monitor plant health, and communicate with clients and colleagues to ensure exceptional outdoor spaces and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven interest or experience in horticulture, lawn care, or garden maintenance.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and share ideas within a team.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead gardener in maintaining lawns, flower beds and landscapes to high standards.
• Perform mowing, edging, fertilising and irrigation tasks with accuracy.
• Collaborate on seasonal planting schemes with bold and innovative designs.
• Monitor plant health, identify pests or diseases, and apply treatments safely.
• Communicate with clients to understand needs and provide timely updates.
• Participate in continuous improvement by testing new techniques or equipment.

Skills

Horticulture interest

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Job description

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

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

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