Gardener wanted to join established professional garden design and maintenance team - working across Bath & Wilts.
We provide a bespoke organic, contemporary and sustainable garden design service to our extensive client base in Wiltshire & Bath. We look after private estates, residential gardens and kitchen gardens.
We have an excellent reputation for creativity, plant knowledge and customer while our design ethos focuses on inspiring a sense of wellbeing by creating both uplifting and vibrant spaces.
The Role
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and passionate gardeners to join our team. Gardening work will include general garden maintenance tasks (pruning, border maintenance, hedge trimming etc) . The role also includes some soft landscaping projects - planting, clearing a site, working together with our landscapers - this can include some heavy lifting. Some projects include building and planting wildlife ponds. You will be expected to take care of tools, vehicles and all property of Earthcare Garden design Ltd. As part of the role you will be required to drive the company vans from time to time so the candidate should be a confident driver.
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience in a similar maintenance role or equivalent is essential.
A recognised horticultural qualification is preferred - minimum RHS Level 2 certificate.
The successful candidate will have a passion for horticulture, making and maintaining beautiful gardens, be committed and have an eye for detail. You will be a hardworking team player with strong problem solving skills, along with a ‘can do’ attitude and a desire to support others in the team.
The successful candidate should be reliable, Flexible, friendly, with excellent interpersonal skills. Existing knowledge and experience of horticulture is essential.
Must be willing to travel and be prepared for early start times.
We also want to hear from anyone with RHS training or current RHS students as well as experienced gardeners. Our company is continuously growing and evolving. We have two vacancies and are particularly interested in candidates who would like to work towards a team leader position.
Career progression
This position would suit applicants who want to further develop their horticultural career, enjoy working in all weathers and be part of a successful, established design and maintenance business with high standards.
Must have full clean driving licence and be able to drive to work & drive company van.
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Previous applicants need not apply
Job Types: Full-time and part time, Permanent
Pay: £21,500 -£26,000 (pro rata depending on experience). This calculates on average as between £12.30-£13.33 per hour dependent on experience and/or qualifications
Expected hours: 15-30 hours per week
Benefits:
- Paid holiday
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Monday-Friday
- No weekends
- On-site parking
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £24,800.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
