Estate Gardener

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Gardener based in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. This is a full time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.

The salary is £30,000 to £33,000 per year, depending on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term garden development programme within a prestigious estate setting.

The role is ideally suited to a gardener with strong plant knowledge who enjoys working with ornamental planting, decorative borders, seasonal displays, and productive growing areas. The focus is very much on horticulture rather than landscaping.

You will be working within a well-established gardens team, maintaining beautiful gardens to an exceptionally high standard while contributing to ongoing planting projects and horticultural improvements across the estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain ornamental borders, beds, and planted areas to a high standard
• Plant and care for perennials, shrubs, bulbs, and seasonal displays
• Carry out pruning, training, deadheading, and general plant care
• Monitor plant health and identify pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies
• Support the development of new planting schemes and garden projects
• Assist with the maintenance of specialist planting areas and mature garden features
• Help maintain productive growing areas and kitchen garden spaces
• Carry out watering and irrigation tasks where required
• Maintain excellent presentation standards throughout the estate
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently when required

Requirements

• Proven experience within a professional gardening environment
• Strong plant knowledge and horticultural understanding
• Experience maintaining decorative borders and ornamental planting schemes
• RHS Level 2 horticultural qualification preferred, although candidates currently studying towards RHS Level 2 will also be considered
• Full UK driving licence essential due to location
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work to consistently high standards

Skills and Qualities

• Passion for horticulture and plant care
• Strong plant identification skills
• Good pruning and cultivation knowledge
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Pride in maintaining exceptional gardens

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £30,000 to £33,000 depending on experience
• Full time position
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• On-site gym access
• Sick pay
• Company events
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious estate environment
• Involvement in exciting garden development projects

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 00am to 4.30pm
• 40 hours per week
• Additional overtime may be available and will be paid accordingly.

How to Apply

This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV outlining your horticultural experience and suitability for this Gardener position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

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