Junior Gardener Morton Hall
A General
The Junior Gardener reports to the Head Gardener and carries out a wide spectrum of tasks relating to all aspects of horticulture.
B General Horticulture
· Regular weeding of formal and informal herbaceous borders.
· Cutting back & supporting of perennials as required.
· Bulb planting in the autumn.
· Re-organisation of borders in the autumn as required.
· Lifting of bulbs and replacing with summer bedding.
· Training and pruning of climbers.
· Planting perennials in herbaceous borders under development.
· Improving soil with organic matter or grit depending on water content.
· Growing of vegetables, flowers and herbs from seeds.
· Pruning of trees and shrubs.
· Weed and pest control.
· Garden irrigation.
· Management of compost.
· Weeding of informal areas.
· Hedge cutting
C Cultivation of Fruit and Vegetables
· Cultivation of potager and orchard, harvesting of vegetables and fruits.
· Carrying out feeding and pest control regimes as instructed
D General Maintenance
· Keeping paths in rockery and tea garden swept and algae-free.
· Keeping gravelled areas in the woodland gardens clear of debris and raked.
· Edging of formal and informal lawns.
· Maintaining pond and fountain.
· Leaf clearing in garden & park
E Garden Visits
· Occasional participating in garden tours and supervision of garden visitors
· Assisting with the preparation for Open days.
· Participating in the running of Open Days.
F Qualifications
· NVQ2 Amenity Horticulture or equivalent (essential)
· Full driving licence (essential)
· Practical experience with tractors and their attachment (desirable)
· NPTC Tractor Driving (desirable)
· NPTC PA1/PA6 Knapsack Spraying (desirable)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,500.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have an NVQ Level 2, or RHS Level 2 (or equivalent)?
- Do you have at least 1 year experience in a professional garden?
- Do you live within 30min commuting distance with your own transportation?
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 15/07/2026
