Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and knowledgeable Horticulturist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in gardening, landscape maintenance, and horticulture practices. This role involves working outdoors to maintain and enhance various green spaces, ensuring healthy plant growth and aesthetically pleasing landscapes. The position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your growing experience and skills with hand tools, irrigation systems, and power tools in a dynamic environment. Work vehicle can potentially be supplied for the right person.

Duties

Planting, pruning, and maintaining trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants to promote healthy growth Installing and repairing irrigation systems to ensure efficient water usage Operating hand tools and power tools for planting, trimming, and landscape modification Conducting regular landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, fertilising, mulching, and weed control Monitoring plant health and identifying pests or diseases for prompt treatment Assisting with landscape design projects and implementing planting schemes Maintaining detailed records of plant health, treatments, and landscape modifications Collaborating with team members to complete projects efficiently and uphold high standards of horticultural care Vegetable garden maintenance/ pruning and picking. Day to day, you'll be maintaining a 10 acre private property and giving a hand to some commercial planting projects as and when needed.

Experience

Proven experience in gardening or horticulture is essential; familiarity with landscape maintenance is highly desirable Hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, and irrigation systems within a horticultural setting Growing experience with various plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees is preferred Knowledge of horticultural practices including soil management, fertilisation, pest control, and plant propagation Previous work in gardening or landscape maintenance roles will be advantageous A recognised qualification in horticulture or related field is a plus but not mandatory
This position offers an engaging environment for individuals passionate about plants and outdoor work. Successful applicants will demonstrate organisation skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to landscape care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 24,420.00-32,988.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: On the road