Garden Caretaker Egham And Woking

Halmer Recruit; Egham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A horticultural recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Garden Caretaker to maintain high standards across multiple sites in Egham. The ideal candidate will have proven gardening experience and strong practical skills, working independently while being part of a supportive estates team. Responsibilities include garden maintenance, operating machinery, and adhering to health and safety practices. The role offers a salary of £26,722 per year, with seasonal working hours and regional travel required.

Benefits

Permanent position

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for operational purchasing responsibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an experienced gardener or horticulturist.
• Strong practical skills across a wide range of horticultural tasks.
• Good understanding of safe working practices and Health and Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining allocated plots to consistently high horticultural standards.
• Carrying out general garden maintenance and renovation work.
• Planting seasonal displays and shrubs.

Skills

Excellent plant knowledge

Reliable and organised

Strong communication skills

Practical problem solving

Tools

Horticultural machinery

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Garden Caretaker based across multiple sites within a defined regional area. The key locations covered are Egham and Woking, with travel between sites required. This is a full time permanent position with a salary of £26,722 per year. Working hours change seasonally as outlined below. The role is mobile in nature or may be based at a static site depending on operational need. The start date is ASAP.

A Garden Caretaker is an experienced horticulturist responsible for maintaining specific plots within a region to the highest standards. This is a practical hands on role that includes both routine care and renovation work, following established horticultural policies and procedures. You will work independently on site while remaining part of a wider estates team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining allocated plots to consistently high horticultural standards
• Carrying out general garden maintenance and renovation work across sites
• Undertaking turf culture work including mowing, edging, feeding and seasonal care
• Maintaining planted borders around memorial features and headstones with care and accuracy
• Planting seasonal displays, shrubs, bulbs and ornamental planting schemes
• Carrying out pest and disease monitoring and control in line with safe procedures
• Operating horticultural machinery and completing basic maintenance checks
• Supporting tree and woody plant care including pruning and safe maintenance work
• Cleaning and caring for ornamental and site features as required
• Following site schedules and recording work completed

Requirements

• Proven experience as an experienced gardener or horticulturist
• Strong practical skills across a wide range of horticultural tasks
• Confident use of horticultural machinery and tools
• Good understanding of safe working practices and Health and Safety procedures
• Ability to work independently across multiple plots and sites
• Full clean UK driving licence due to regional travel requirements

Skills and Qualities

• Excellent plant knowledge and attention to detail
• Reliable, organised and able to manage workload effectively
• Respectful professional approach suited to sensitive environments
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and site stakeholders
• Practical problem solving and a proactive attitude
• Ability to follow horticultural standards and procedures consistently

What’s On Offer

• Permanent full time position
• Salary of £26,722 per year
• Seasonal working hours with a clear summer and winter pattern
• Supportive estates team environment
• Opportunity to work across varied and well maintained sites
• Day to day operational purchasing responsibility as required for the role

Working Hours

Summer Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 12.30 / 1.30pm to 5.00pm
Friday 8.00am to 12.30pm / 1.30pm to 4.00pm

Winter Hours
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 12.30 / 1.00pm to 4.00pm

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV along with a brief covering note outlining your experience, qualifications and suitability for this position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

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