Gardener

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Gardener to join a great team with ambitious plans. Wasing Estate is a progressive and diverse modern Estate comprising a total area of approximately 4,000 acres. As one of the Country’s most acclaimed Wedding venues the grounds and parkland are of critical importance. You will need a passion for plants, the landscaped environment, an eye for detail, to work well on own and in a team. 

The Gardener is responsible for supporting the Head Gardener in all aspects of the maintenance and improvement of Estate grounds and 24 acres of ornamental gardens on this privately owned Estate.

Key Areas

• Working with the Head Gardener and Gardening Team to maintain the gardens to an agreed style and high standard
• Maintain all aspects of the gardens across the estate which includes lawns, flowerbeds, pathways, tree avenues, fruit trees, container planting, hedge-cutting, watering, glasshouse management and rental property maintenance
• Mowing of lawns with pedestrian and ride-on machinery
• Use of hand tools and machinery including hedge-cutters, strimmers and blowers
• Help to develop new areas of the garden from design to completion
• Be part of a team that fosters individual commitment, creativity and enthusiasm and open and effective communication on work related issues among staff
• Have a willingness to undertake a wider range of other duties as required by the estate

Knowledge, skills and experience

• A horticultural qualification or a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in professional garden maintenance
• Good working knowledge of gardens and their management.
• Good plant knowledge
• Experience of a variety of garden machinery
• Understanding of good Health and Safety practices in horticulture

Skills

• Practical horticulture and Grounds Maintenance
• Excellent customer communication and relationship building skills
• Able to operate within a team or on own initiative

Requirement

• Full Driving license

Useful

• Trailer license
• Chainsaw certificate
• First aid qualification