Maintenance Gardener

Buchan and London Recruitment; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

All tools, equipment provided

Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)

Job summary

Buchan and London Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Gardener for a full-time role on a 100-acre high-spec private site in the Reading area. The successful candidate will perform regular maintenance, pruning, planting, and pest control, using garden tools and machinery safely.

You will work with a small team and ensure safety, quality, and professional conduct at all times. The role requires a good level of horticultural knowledge, independent work capability, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in garden maintenance (estates preferred).
• Good plant knowledge and strong horticultural skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Able to work well independently and as part of a small team.
• Good communication.
• Physically fit and prepared to work in all weather.
• UK driving license preferred (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular maintenance tasks including pruning, weeding, feeding, seasonal planting, and pest/disease control.
• Use and maintain gardening tools and machinery safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all works are conducted safely and respectfully.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with team members.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Physical fitness

Driving licence (preferred)

Tools

Garden machinery operation

Job description

This leading award winning Landscaping contractor client is seeking an experienced and passionate Gardener to join the team full-time working on a 100 acre high spec site

As the successful candidate you will have a good level of horticultural knowledge for the ongoing care and maintenance of beautifully designed, high-end private site in the Reading area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out regular maintenance tasks including pruning, weeding, feeding, seasonal planting, and pest/disease control
• Use and maintain gardening tools and machinery safely and efficiently
• Ensure all works are conducted safely and respectfully
• Work collaboratively and professionally with team members

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in garden maintenance (estates preferred)
• Good plant knowledge and strong horticultural skills
• Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Able to work well independently and as part of a small team
• Good communication
• Physically fit and prepared to work in all weather
• UK driving license preferred (not essential)

What is offered:

• Professional development and training opportunities
• All tools, equipment provided
• Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)