Senior Horticultural Gardener

Berrys Garden Services; Milnthorpe; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipment & vehicle

Job summary

Berrys Garden Services is seeking a Senior Horticultural Gardener to maintain high-end private and commercial gardens. This is a hands-on role focused on practical gardening, not people management, though you will guide and support junior gardeners on site to uphold our exacting standards.

You will apply advanced pruning, plant health care, soil management and plant identification to deliver pristine borders and lush landscapes across the seasons.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on gardening experience in high-end settings.
• Strong plant knowledge across varieties and seasons.
• Seasonal pruning and border cultivation expertise.
• Soil health and plant health management proficiency.
• Pest and disease identification and treatment know-how.
• Valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prune, plant, and maintain borders with high precision.
• Monitor plant health and tailor care across seasonal cycles.
• Direct day-to-day tasks for assistant gardeners on site.
• Communicate professionally with private clients and offer expert recommendations.

Skills

Horticultural expertise

Plant identification

Seasonal pruning

Soil husbandry

Pest & disease identification

Driving license

On-site leadership

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Senior Horticultural Gardener for a hands-on role maintaining high end private and commercial gardens.

This is a practical gardening role, not a line management position. While there is no expectation to manage staff or handle administrative team management, on site you will be expected to guide, direct, and work alongside less experienced gardeners to maintain our high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Applying high-level horticultural expertise to prune, plant, maintain borders, and manage plant health effectively across the seasons.
• Demonstrating advanced plant identification skills and prescribing precise care for diverse plant varieties.
• Directing day-to-day tasks on site for assistant gardeners, ensuring high standards of execution and safety.
• Communicating professionally with clients, answering technical queries, and offering expert recommendations.

What We Are Looking For

• Expert Knowledge: Strong horticultural background with extensive plant knowledge and proven practical gardening experience.
• Technical Precision: Expertise in seasonal pruning, soil husbandry, pest/disease identification, and border cultivation.
• Practical Leadership: Willingness to share knowledge and guide junior team members on site without formal management overhead.
• Professionalism: Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable liaising with private clients.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: £15.00/hr starting pay, with increases following successful probation.
• Equipment & Vehicle: Fully equipped work vans with potential for a dedicated vehicle including home commuting; top-quality tools and workwear provided.
• In depth plant knowledge with either a qualification or evidenced experience working in horticulutre.Driving license essential

London / Southeast (Fully remote), London