Gardening Work, Jobs in Thirsk, Eng (with Salaries)

Garden Maintenance Operative
MR Landscape & Garden Maintenance Ltd —Knaresborough
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Part-time
- Driving
- In-person
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6d
Landscape Gardener
Four Seasons —York
- From £80 a day
- Part-time
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
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5d
Gardener
Breezy Knees Gardens —York
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
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5d
Vegetation grounds maintenance role
BidvestNoonan —York
- £15.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- In-person
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Gardener - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare —Knaresborough
- £14.80 an hour
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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7d
Assistant Gardener
City of York Council —York
- £13.86 an hour
- Full-time
Grounds Maintenance Operative/Gardener
Green Guerrilla Gardening —Darlington
- £25,420 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Power tools
- In-person
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13d
Garden Volunteer
HISTORIC HOUSE HOTELS - middlethorpe hall & spa —York
- Monday to Friday

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Garden Maintenance Operative

MR Landscape & Garden Maintenance Ltd -
Knaresborough

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£26,000 - £28,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Company car
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Van driver
Plant identification
Driving Licence
Pruning (plant care)
Planting
Brushcutters and strimmers
Grounds maintenance and landscaping experience
Gardening
Hedge trimming
Driving
Pressure washer
Horticulture

Full job description

Garden Maintenance Operative (with Team Leader Progression Available)

Location: Knaresborough, HG5 0TG
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time | Permanent
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per year pro rata + performance bonuses
Expected Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

About Us

MR Landscape & Garden Maintenance Ltd is a respected Harrogate-based company specialising in the care and management of residential and commercial gardens. We are not a “mow and go” service — we take pride in horticulture, plant health, and creating outdoor spaces that clients genuinely enjoy. Our team is made up of people who value quality, craftsmanship, and the satisfaction of seeing a garden flourish.

We are now looking for passionate Garden Maintenance Operatives, with opportunities for progression into Team Leader roles for the right candidates.

The Role

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has a genuine interest in gardening, and takes pride in delivering high standards. You will work as part of a small team (usually two people), carrying out a wide range of horticultural tasks across the seasons. For those with leadership potential, we offer a clear pathway into a Team Leader position.

Responsibilities

Cutting and maintaining lawns to a variety of finishes using different machines
Trimming and maintaining hedges
Caring for shrub and herbaceous borders, including weeding, planting, and pruning
Leaf-clearing and litter-picking
Assisting with planting schemes
Pressure washing
Lawn care treatments
Feeding, mulching, and soil improvement
Following annual maintenance plans
Working hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (hours vary with daylight; average up to 40 hours per week)

Requirements Essential

Alignment with the company’s values and commitment to quality
Clean/full UK driving licence
Experience working as part of a team
Previous gardening experience
Awareness of health & safety practices
Friendly, professional manner with clients
Competence using a wide range of horticultural machinery and powered tools
Creativity, attention to detail, and pride in your work
Willingness to learn and develop horticultural skills
Physically active and comfortable working in all weather conditions

Desirable

PA1/PA6 spray licence
Plant identification knowledge
Previous lawn care experience
Professional gardening experience
Horticultural qualifications
Tree surgery skills
Previous van driving experience

Why Join Us?

Work with a company that values horticulture, not just labour
Opportunities for progression into Team Leader roles
Supportive environment for learning and skill development
Branded uniform provided
Competitive pay and performance bonuses
Immediate start available

How to Apply

If you share our passion for gardening and want to grow within a company that values skill, pride, and professionalism, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and one professional employment reference.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car
Company pension
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Knaresborough HG5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Do you have professional experience working on multiple private clients' gardens?
Do you have experience using the following tools: rollered and rough cut mowers, hedge trimmers, pole cutters, strimmers/brushcutters, handheld/backpack leaf blowers, pressure washers, and tripod ladders?
Do you have strong plant/care knowledge?
Do you hold any certificates related to garden maintenance, PA1/PA6, Chainsaw cross cut, Manual operating safety in Garden machinery, Horticulture L1,2,3,4 or any other related education/certificate?
Do you have a valid drivers licence for over 12-months with no more than 6-points and experience driving vans?
Why do you believe we should give you an opportunity in this role?

Work Location: In person

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