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Gardener Jobs in Cambridge, England, UK at The HireWorks Ltd
Gardener – Historic Estate
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A rare opportunity to join the Gardens Team of a prestigious historic estate in Cambridge. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Gardener to support the Head Gardener in maintaining and enhancing the grounds to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Garden maintenance: lawns, hedges, pruning, planting, and greenhouse work
* Use of a range of machinery and hand tools (training provided)
* Supporting new planting schemes and landscape developments
* Ensuring safe working practices (including working at height and with machinery)
* Communicating effectively with the team and wider estate staff
Requirements:
* Level 2 horticultural qualification or equivalent experience
* Full UK driving licence
* Sound plant knowledge and passion for horticulture
* Awareness of Health & Safety, especially in public-facing gardens
* Team player with ability to work independently
* Physically fit and happy to work outdoors in all weather
Desirable:
* Experience in large or public gardens
* PA1/PA6 spraying licence
* Propagation skills and broad plant knowledge
* Basic IT skills
* Environmentally responsible gardening approach
Details:
* 37 hours/week, Monday to Friday (part-time considered)
* Occasional out-of-hours work (e.g. watering rota)
* Reporting to:
Head Gardener
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the care and development of a historic garden with year-round interest and
sustainability
at its core
Title: Gardener
Company: The HireWorks Ltd
Location: Cambridge, England, UK
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Gardening, Landscaping, Horticulture, Outdoor / Nature)
