Gardener jobs

We are currently seeking to employ a talented and experienced Gardener to assist the Head Gardener in maintaining 13 acres of garden and woodland at Ormiston House, Belfast.

THE ROLE

Job Title: Gardener

Location: Ormiston House, Belfast

Contract:40 Hours, permanent, Monday – Friday.

Salary £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

BENEFITS

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Company events

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for planting and maintaining the gardens, ensuring that the gardens and specific areas of the designed landscape are presented and maintained to a high standard.

The role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks, to develop, enhance, conserve and maintain the grounds. It will include the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist in the carrying out of general maintenance of the gardens/grounds, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, managing trees and shrubs, clearing leaves and weed management;
• To undertake horticultural operations such as planting, pruning and deadheading;
• To use powered hand tools and plant and to undertake daily maintenance and setting of machinery;
• To carry out regular power washing of large areas of paving;
• To drive and be responsible for allocated vehicles/machinery, when required i.e vehicle checks, required routine maintenance and cleaning, completion of associated paperwork.

Tools/equipment will be provided and successful candidate must have experience with:

- power tools such as chainsaws, mowers, strimmers, hedge-cutters, etc.;

- hand-tools such as spades, forks, trowels, rakes, hoes, shears, and secateurs.

Experience / Essential Criteria:

• Hold an appropriate Horticultural qualification minimum of level2 in Horticulture RHS or City and Guild;
• At least 6 months relevant experience e.g. Grounds Maintenance;
• Previous practical gardening/horticulture experience, with sound demonstrable plant knowledge;
• PA1/PA6A Spraying certificate;
• Sound plant knowledge, pest & disease management;
• Passion for plants, gardens and extensive plant knowledge is essential deadheading;
• Proven skills in arboriculture techniques;
• Sound knowledge of basic tool and machinery use and maintenance;
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues including manual handling;
• Current category B driving licence;
• Honest, reliable and dependable;
• Good verbal communication and organisational skills;
• Motivated, passionate and attention to detail;
• Take pride in your work, passionate for gardening and a desire to work to a high standard;
• Ability to follow direction, but also work on own initiative and as part of a team;
• Right to Work in the UK (UK Citizens - Passport or Birth Certificate & NI / All other Citizens - Copy of Sharecode Document).

Desirable criteria

• Chainsaw CS30 certificate
• Previous experience of working in a garden / grounds of 13 acre

How to apply:

If you are just starting out in your horticulture career or if you are an experienced gardener looking for a new challenge, then contact us for further information and to apply.

Please forward your CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria to claire@argento.com before the closing date for consideration.

Closing date: Monday 15th June 2025 at 1200

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Gardening: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person