Gardener

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Part of a team of four, you will be responsible for garden maintenance and development, you will also be working alongside the team responsible for general maintenance and groundworks of the estate.

Well equipped estate, of approximately 2 acres of garden, 6 acres of wildflower meadows with ponds and an additional 100 acres of woodland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for our garden and meadow areas.

The estate has good modern facilities, a new greenhouse and fully equipped potting shed

Duties Include:

• General garden maintenance - weeding, planting, maintaining lawns, hedge trimming
• Maintaining garden furniture - clearing leaves/debris
• Patio and pot plant maintenance - watering/pruning
• Developing the garden to its full potential

Knowledge and Skills required:

• Driving Licence
• Experience as a Gardener - 5 years
• Highly motivated with an eye for detail
• Able to follow instructions
• Have a positive attitude towards Health and Safety
• Able to communicate well at all levels
• Have a flexible approach to work
• Be a strong team player
• Have excellent time keeping

Benefits:

• Auto Enrolment pension scheme
• 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £28,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Billingham, TS22: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Gardening: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person