Horticulturist

County Garden Management Ltd is hiring a Horticulturist in Braintree, UK. The role involves maintaining and enhancing client gardens and commercial grounds, with responsibilities including lawn care, planting, and supervising trainees. Candidates should have at least 2 years of gardening experience and strong plant knowledge. The company offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Exciting Opportunity for a Horticulturist

Are you passionate about horticulture and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in a professional and supportive environment? We are seeking skilled and dedicated horticulturists to join our thriving garden management team in Essex. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of client gardens and commercial grounds, ensuring they are maintained and enhanced to the highest standards.

Why Join Us?

At County Garden Management, we are committed to investing in our team’s professional growth. We provide ongoing training, guidance, and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Whether you’re looking to refine your horticultural expertise or take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills and experience in a dynamic and rewarding role.

About You

We are looking for horticulturists who have:
• A strong background in maintaining gardens and grounds to a high standard
• Experience designing and implementing planting schemes
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the wider team
• Preferably, a recognised horticultural qualification and professional experience in private gardens and/or commercial grounds

What We Offer
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• The opportunity to work in stunning outdoor spaces across Essex

Responsibilities

As a Horticulturist, your day-to-day duties will include:
• General maintenance, development, and presentation of gardens and grounds
• Lawn care, soft landscaping, and plant bed management
• Planting, mulching, pruning, cultivation, watering, and weed control
• Using and maintaining horticultural equipment, including strimmers, mowers, leaf blowers, hedge cutters, and tree care tools
• Assisting with the transportation of plants, tools, and equipment
• Designing and planning planting schemes
• Supervising and mentoring Trainee Horticulturists
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure excellent service delivery

Candidate Requirements:
• Good knowledge of plants, plant botanical names, horticultural techniques, and pest and diseases
• Minimum of 2 years of professional gardening experience
• Familiarity with garden equipment and machinery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Cooperative and enthusiastic nature
• Confident in client communication and query resolution
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Attention to detail and pride in work
• Maintains a high standard of work
• Creative, innovative, and efficient at work
• Conscientious, organized, with good time management skills
• Eagerness to develop in the role and undertake training

If you’re ready to take your career in horticulture to the next level, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:
• Bonus scheme

Benefits:
• Company events
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person