Junior Gardener (2 days per week)

ECG Limited; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local gardening service is seeking a part-time junior gardener to work closely with an experienced Head Gardener. This role is suitable for reliable candidates with basic gardening skills who are either studying horticulture or recently qualified. Responsibilities include pruning, planting, pest control, and general garden maintenance. The position offers an hourly rate of £12.50 – £15 (PAYE) or £18 – £20 (Self-employed). Enjoy working in beautiful gardens while enhancing your horticultural skills.

Qualifications

• Reliability and good communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to expand horticultural knowledge.
• Physical fitness and energy are necessary for hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pruning, weeding, and planting.
• Maintain grounds and ensure gardens are well presented.
• Help with pest and disease control and hedge cutting.

Skills

Good communication

Basic gardening experience

Organisational skills

Education

Horticultural qualification or studying horticulture

Job description

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for junior / trainee gardener looking to grow as a horticulturalist working closely with a knowledgeable Head Gardener on a beautiful private property, on a part-time (2 days/week – Tuesday and Thursday) basis near Bordon, Hampshire. The position is open to PAYE or Self‑employed where an hourly rate will be paid in line with the successful candidate’s experience.

This exciting vacancy would suit reliable candidates with good communication who have basic gardening experience looking to develop as a horticulturalist, currently studying a horticultural qualification attending college one day per week and seeking employment alongside their studies or recently qualified gardeners looking to gain practical experience.

The recently redeveloped 10‑acre gardens offer a rich and varied landscape, thoughtfully designed to delight throughout the seasons. At their heart is the property surrounded by a large walled garden, a flourishing orchard, various rose varieties, expansive lawns, and meticulously curated mixed beds and borders. A tranquil pond adds a serene focal point.

The role and responsibilities of the successful applicant will include both the finer horticultural aspects such as pruning, weeding, planting, training, growing, and propagation, as well as the general maintenance such as the mowing, pest and disease control and hedge cutting, ensuring the grounds and gardens are consistently well presented. The role requires good communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to work in a collaborative and productive working relationship.

The ideal candidate will have a base knowledge of gardening with the willingness to expand on their skillset and horticultural knowledge including obtaining tickets such as PA1/PA6 which will be supported by the client. Applicants must be passionate about gardening and enjoy working to a high standard. Physical fitness and energy are essential as this is a hands‑on role.

HOURLY RATE: £12.50 – £15 per hour on PAYE (or £18 – £20 Self‑employed)

LOCATION: Near Bordon, Hampshire

Job No: EC70640

Sara Yassin – 01233 733510 or [e-mail]

We are proud to work with:

• Professional Gardeners’ Guild
• RHS
• WFGA – offering the WRAGs Scheme
• Arne Maynard Garden Design
• Historic Houses
• HBG Training Programme