Kitchen Gardener

Horticulture Jobs, brought to you by HortWeek; Hodnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

4-bedroom house

Families and pets welcome

Job summary

Hodnet Hall Gardens is seeking a Kitchen Gardener with glasshouse and propagation skills to join our team on the Shropshire estate. You will manage day-to-day operations of the glasshouses and walled garden under the Head Gardener's supervision.

The role is full-time and live-in, with accommodation in a 4-bedroom house adjacent to the kitchen garden. Candidates must have an interest in fruit, vegetables and cut flowers, and be prepared for weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience with glasshouses and propagation is essential.
• Capable of day-to-day management of gardens and glasshouses.
• Willingness to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of glasshouses and walled garden.
• Collaborate with estate owners and Head Gardener.
• Carry out seasonal tasks and maintain high standards of presentation.

Skills

Glasshouse skills

Propagation

Education

Graduate/Entry-level qualification

PA1 PA6 Spraying Certificates

Tools

None

Job description

Job Details

Kitchen Gardener

Employer

Hodnet Hall Gardens

Location

Hodnet Hall Gardens

Salary

Great remuneration package Salary dependant on experience

Hours

Full Time

Place Of Work

Live-in, Onsite

Closing date

16 October 2026

Contract Type

Apprenticeship/ Internship

Function

Arboriculturist Jobs, Edibles, Garden and Landscape Design Jobs, Groundskeeper, Grower Jobs, Horticulture

Sector

Botanic Gardens, Countryside, Parks & Open Space, Groundskeeping & Maintenance, Growing, Landscaping

Seniority

Graduate & Entry-level

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Kitchen Gardener/ Gardener with glasshouse and propagation skills to work within a Shropshire Estate.

The garden is open to the public in the spring and summer and we expect around 20,000 visitors. The successful candidate will join an existing team and will work closely with the estate owners.

This permanent position involves the production of fruit, vegetables, cut flowers and for use by the owners and others.

The role

This is a full-time permanent position joining a friendly team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the glasshouses and walled garden under the general supervision of the Head Gardener.

Reliability and self-motivation are important. The successful applicant will be required to enhance what already exists, increase productivity, and maintain the high standards of presentation for the enjoyment of the family and visitors.

The candidate will join an existing team and work with them with seasonal tasks in the extensive pleasure gardens. Some weekend work is also required.

A PA1 and PA6 Knapsack Spraying Certificate is advantageous.

The package

This is a live-in position; accommodation is a 4-bedroom house adjacent to the kitchen garden. Candidate to pay own utilities. Families and pets’ welcome.

Good salary dependant on experience.