We are currently seeking to employ a talented and experienced Gardener to assist the Head Gardener in maintaining 13 acres of garden and woodland at Ormiston House, Belfast.
THE ROLE
Job Title: Gardener
Location: Ormiston House, Belfast
Contract:40 Hours, permanent, Monday – Friday.
Salary £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
BENEFITS
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Company events
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be responsible for planting and maintaining the gardens, ensuring that the gardens and specific areas of the designed landscape are presented and maintained to a high standard.
The role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks, to develop, enhance, conserve and maintain the grounds. It will include the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in the carrying out of general maintenance of the gardens/grounds, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, managing trees and shrubs, clearing leaves and weed management;
- To undertake horticultural operations such as planting, pruning and deadheading;
- To use powered hand tools and plant and to undertake daily maintenance and setting of machinery;
- To carry out regular power washing of large areas of paving;
- To drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles/machinery, when required i.e vehicle checks, required routine maintenance and cleaning, completion of associated paperwork.
Tools/equipment will be provided and successful candidate must have experience with:
- power tools such as chainsaws, mowers, strimmers, hedge-cutters, etc.;
- hand-tools such as spades, forks, trowels, rakes, hoes, shears, and secateurs.
Experience / Essential Criteria:
- Hold an appropriate Horticultural qualification minimum of level2 in Horticulture RHS or City and Guild;
- At least 6 months relevant experience e.g. Grounds Maintenance;
- Previous practical gardening/horticulture experience, with sound demonstrable plant knowledge;
- PA1/PA6A Spraying certificate;
- Sound plant knowledge, pest & disease management;
- Passion for plants, gardens and extensive plant knowledge is essential deadheading;
- Proven skills in arboriculture techniques;
- Sound knowledge of basic tool and machinery use and maintenance;
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues including manual handling;
- Current category B driving licence;
- Honest, reliable and dependable;
- Good verbal communication and organisational skills;
- Motivated, passionate and attention to detail;
- Take pride in your work, passionate for gardening and a desire to work to a high standard;
- Ability to follow direction, but also work on own initiative and as part of a team;
- Right to Work in the UK (UK Citizens - Passport or Birth Certificate & NI / All other Citizens - Copy of Sharecode Document).
Desirable criteria
- Chainsaw CS30 certificate
- Previous experience of working in a garden / grounds of 13 acre
How to apply:
If you are just starting out in your horticulture career or if you are an experienced gardener looking for a new challenge, then contact us for further information and to apply.
Please forward your CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria to [email protected] before the closing date for consideration.
Closing date: Monday 15th June 2025 at 1200
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Gardening: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
