Cornerstone Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established estate for an experienced and passionate Estate Gardener.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dedicated grounds team responsible for maintaining and enhancing beautifully landscaped gardens and outdoor spaces. The successful candidate will take pride in delivering exceptional horticultural standards, helping to preserve the appearance and health of the estate throughout the seasons.
Working in a varied and rewarding environment, you'll contribute to the upkeep of lawns, ornamental gardens, trees, shrubs, and planting schemes while supporting ongoing landscape improvement projects.
The Role
As an Estate Gardener, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day care and maintenance of the estate's grounds, ensuring all landscaped areas are presented to an exceptional standard.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone with a genuine passion for horticulture, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider estates team.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain lawns, flower beds, borders, hedges, shrubs, and ornamental planting throughout the year.
- Carry out seasonal planting, pruning, trimming, weeding, mulching, fertilising, and general garden maintenance.
- Monitor the health of plants, trees, and landscaped areas, identifying pests, diseases, or deficiencies and taking appropriate action.
- Operate and maintain horticultural equipment, including mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, leaf blowers, and other powered machinery.
- Assist with irrigation systems, ensuring plants receive appropriate watering and carrying out basic fault identification where necessary.
- Support the development of new planting schemes, landscaping projects, and seasonal displays.
- Prepare soil and planting areas to encourage healthy growth and long-term landscape sustainability.
- Remove garden waste and maintain clean, safe, and organised working areas.
- Carry out routine inspections of the grounds and report maintenance issues where required.
- Ensure all gardening activities are completed in accordance with health and safety procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, planting schedules, and horticultural activities where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with the wider estates team to ensure the grounds remain in outstanding condition year-round.
About You
We're looking for a motivated and dependable individual who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys working outdoors in all seasons.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in estate gardening, horticulture, grounds maintenance, or landscape gardening.
- A sound understanding of plant care, pruning techniques, lawn maintenance, and seasonal horticultural practices.
- Experience operating a range of gardening tools, machinery, and irrigation equipment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and genuine passion for horticulture.
Desirable
- A recognised horticultural qualification (RHS, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
- Experience working on private estates, country houses, commercial grounds, or heritage properties.
- Knowledge of sustainable gardening practices and integrated pest management.
- PA1/PA6 certification or other relevant horticultural qualifications.
- Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunity to work within attractive and well-maintained estate grounds.
- Long-term career opportunities within a respected organisation.
Employment Details
Position: Estate Gardener
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: On-site
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Reporting to: Estates Manager
Equal Opportunities
Cornerstone Recruitment is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments for applicants who require support.
Cornerstone Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Pay: £30,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
