Gardener - Grounds Maintenance at Historic Estate

Education First; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym access

Company pension scheme

Healthcare schemes

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Ashridge House is seeking a Junior Gardener / Gardener (dependent on experience) to join the garden team at Ashridge House. You will gain hands-on experience maintaining and restoring the historic grounds, including lawns, hedges, and day-to-day grounds maintenance.

The right candidate should have gardening experience, be confident with garden machinery, and enjoy working in a lively pace with an eye for detail in a creative, flexible environment in all weather.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening with hands-on work.
• Confident in using a variety of garden machinery.
• Passion for the outdoors and a high standard of finish.
• Willing to work in all weathers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns and hedges.
• Propagate and prune plants.
• Carry out day-to-day grounds maintenance.
• Work as part of the garden team.

Skills

Gardening experience

Eye for detail

Motivated & goal oriented

Team player

Good communication

Flexible

Driving license

Tools

Garden machinery

Job description

Ashridge House is seeking a Junior Gardener / Gardener (dependent on experience) to join the garden team at Ashridge House. You will gain hands-on experience maintaining and restoring the historic grounds, including lawns, hedges, and day-to-day grounds maintenance.

The right candidate should have gardening experience, be confident with garden machinery, and enjoy working in a lively pace with an eye for detail in a creative, flexible environment in all weather.