Gardener
- Company: Private Family
- Closing Date: 12-08-2026
- Location: Blackham
- Salary: £15 per hour
- Hours: Fixed term
- Contact Title: manager
- Contact Name: Claire Dickinson
- Contact Email: claire@sevenoceans.co.uk
- Contact Telephone: 07454633340
- How to Apply: Please email your cv to: Claire@sevenoceans.co.uk
Description
Working on a private estate:
**Job Summary:**
A Gardener maintains gardens, lawns, parks, and landscaped areas by planting, watering, pruning, mowing, weeding, and ensuring plants remain healthy. They use gardening tools and equipment to create and maintain attractive outdoor environments.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Plant flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns.
* Water plants and maintain irrigation systems.
* Mow lawns and trim hedges.
* Weed garden beds and remove dead plants.
* Prune trees and shrubs to encourage healthy growth.
* Apply fertilizers, compost, and pesticides safely when required.
* Identify and treat plant diseases and pest infestations.
* Maintain garden tools and equipment.
* Keep outdoor areas clean and free of debris.
* Follow health and safety procedures while working.
**Required Skills:**
* Knowledge of plants, trees, and gardening techniques.
* Ability to operate gardening tools and machinery.
* Physical fitness and stamina for outdoor work.
* Attention to detail.
* Time management and organizational skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
**Qualifications:**
* High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
* Experience in gardening, landscaping, or horticulture is an advantage.
* Relevant horticulture or landscaping certification is beneficial but not always required.
**Working Conditions:**
* Outdoor work in various weather conditions.
* May require lifting heavy materials and prolonged standing, bending, and kneeling.
* Typical work schedule may include weekends during peak gardening seasons.
**Salary:**
Salary varies depending on location, employer, and experience.
