Conservatory jobs in Andover

The Appointment

We are seeking a full time Skilled Gardener to join our team in the restoration of the existing gardens and creation of outstanding new gardens at a private estate in Wiltshire, with a Grade 1 listed stately home situated within a Grade 2* listed historic ‘Capability Brown’ park and garden. The current gardens and pleasure grounds extend to 135 acres. The gardens are undergoing complete renovation and upon completion they will be truly exceptional and the standard they are kept to will be of the highest possible.

The Candidate

A skilled Gardener with very high standards. They must be able to communicate clearly with the Head Gardener and their colleagues and be very organised and tidy in their approach to the role. This is a very quick moving project and flexibility is key as the garden team responds to the needs of the garden and the wider estate. You must hold a full clean driving license due to the layout of the estate and the garden teams responsibilities. The role will be permanent and full time. You must be able to commute on a daily basis or be prepared to relocate. Accommodation is not available and the role is “live out”.

Experience of propagation, house plant care and nursery work is desirable.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities will be but not exclusively:

- Propagation of plant stock within our in-house nursery

- Care of various ornamental and productive plantings within the main gardens and at the nursery

- Propagation and care of house plants and dressing of the main house, including the conservatory and glasshouses

- Preparation of planting beds and undertaking soft landscaping on the main build project and other properties on the estate.

- Mulching, weeding, pruning and irrigation.

- In-house composting/mulch

- Using organic practices where feasible.

- Pest identification and control. Biological where possible.

- Use of a wide range of tools and machinery.

- Weed control with knapsack where required.

- Hedge cutting, strimming, brush cutting.

- Seasonal lawn care including mowing, irrigation, feeding, scarifying, aeration and top dressing.

The salary on offer will be reflective of experience and qualifications and is in line with PGG guidelines. The successful candidates will ideally be able to start in January 2027.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person