Assistant Gardener

Assistant Gardener

Location: Ongar, Essex
Salary: £31,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm

Please note: A full UK Driver's Licence is required for this role. 

Are you passionate about gardening and enjoy working outdoors? We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Gardener to join a dedicated team maintaining and developing beautiful gardens and landscaped grounds at a prestigious private estate in Ongar.

Whether you already have professional gardening experience or simply have a genuine passion for horticulture and maintaining your own garden or allotment, we'd like to hear from you.

The Role

As an Assistant Gardener, you will support the ongoing care and development of the estate's gardens and grounds, helping to maintain the highest standards throughout the year.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Mowing, strimming, weeding and general grounds maintenance
  • Planting, pruning and caring for a wide variety of plants and shrubs
  • Soil preparation, digging and cultivating planting areas
  • Assisting with landscaping projects and installation of garden features
  • Operating and maintaining hand tools and powered gardening equipment
  • Carrying out basic maintenance and servicing of gardening machinery
  • Supporting pest management and plant nutrition programmes
  • Working safely and following all Health & Safety procedures
  • Assisting the wider grounds team with day to day maintenance activities

About You

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has a genuine interest in gardening, horticulture or landscaping
  • Has previous gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance experience, or is a keen home gardener or allotment holder
  • Enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Is physically fit and happy carrying out manual work
  • Can work well independently and as part of a team
  • Has a positive attitude and is keen to learn
  • Holds a full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

  • £31,000 annual salary
  • Permanent, full time position
  • Monday to Friday working hours with weekends free
  • Opportunity to work within a stunning estate environment
  • Stable long term employment
  • Supportive and friendly team

If you're looking for a rewarding outdoor role where you can develop your horticultural skills and take pride in maintaining exceptional gardens, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact Crystal on 07704 346722 for further information.

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