Estates Gardener

ECG Limited; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A horticultural establishment in Shropshire is seeking an Estates Gardener to maintain the gardens and grounds. The successful candidate will work alongside the Head Gardener, performing tasks such as pruning, planting, and maintaining garden features. Ideal applicants will have at least two years of horticultural experience, a minimum level 2 qualification, and excellent plant knowledge. Additional skills in machinery maintenance and driving compact tractors are desirable. This opportunity offers a competitive remuneration package based on expertise and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of horticultural experience in a private estate or garden.
• Ability to deliver high-quality horticulture consistently.
• Experience driving compact tractors and using various tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Gardener to deliver the work programme.
• Undertake various horticultural tasks such as pruning, planting, and watering.
• Maintain garden features and tools.

Skills

Horticultural expertise

Excellent plant knowledge

Team working skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum level 2 horticultural qualification (NVQ/RHS or equivalent)

Tools

Compact tractors

Horticultural tools

Job description

Estates Gardener – Vacancy

Mawley Hall LLP are looking to recruit a skilled, knowledgeable, motivated gardener to work with the Head Gardener and Gardens Team on the Shropshire Estates to maintain and develop the gardens and grounds to the highest horticultural standards. You will be keen and enthusiastic with a proven track record in a similar role, with formal training and a wide practical knowledge of working horticulture.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Gardens Team to deliver the programme of work as set out by the Head Gardener.
• Maintain a high standard of horticulture through the application of specialist horticultural skills in order to sustain and develop the highest levels of production and presentation across the estate.
• Undertake horticultural tasks including but not limited to: grass cutting, edging, pruning, dead heading, training, planting, glasshouse maintenance, propagation, watering, mulching, hedge cutting, composting, staking, pest/weed/disease identification and control, producing and harvesting crops/plants/cut flowers.
• Comply with all current Health and Safety legislation and Estate Rules, in collaboration with the Head Gardener and Estate Manager.
• Maintenance of garden features, e.g. water features, sculpture, seating.
• Maintenance of driveways, paths, terraces and tracks.
• Maintenance of tools and equipment, keeping machinery in good working condition and undertaking any minor repairs.
• Liaison with estate and security staff.
• Liaison with any professionals, landscape contractors and maintenance contractors and suppliers to ensure the effective running of the gardens.
• Have a practical ‘can do’ attitude.
• All those duties normally associated with the role of Gardener.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of two years of horticultural experience in a private estate, historic or botanic garden setting.
• Broad-ranging horticultural expertise and excellent plant knowledge with evidence of appropriate academic qualifications or experience.
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality horticulture, finish and presentation.
• Minimum level 2 horticultural qualification (NVQ/RHS or equivalent).
• A well organised individual with attention to detail and a keenness to provide the highest standards of presentation.
• A practical, hands‑on, hard‑working gardener with excellent team working and communication skills.
• Capable to take responsibility and work on own initiative, alone or with small teams.
• Experience of driving compact tractors, attachments and using a wide range of tools and equipment.
• Basic machinery maintenance knowledge.
• Ideally PA1 and PA6 Pesticides Application qualifications.
• Knowledge and experience of beekeeping desirable.
• Capacity to communicate clearly in both written and oral forms.
• Full and clean UK driving licence.

Salary: A competitive remuneration package will be offered subject to expertise, experience and qualifications.

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