Gardening jobs in Kelvedon

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Career Gardener – Full-Time, Live-Out, Little Easton
Location: Beautiful, historic private estate (5-acre garden with 7 acres of paddocks)
Start Date: ASAP (working alongside our current gardener)

Are you a skilled, energetic gardener who takes real pride in their work?
Do you want to work in a stunning historical setting, be part of a friendly family environment, and enjoy the variety that comes with managing a large, evolving garden through the seasons? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re seeking a dedicated, experienced, and self-motivated gardener to join our family-run small estate. This is not a job for clockwatchers or those looking to “just get by” - we want someone who sees gardening as a true profession, who thrives outdoors all year round, and who brings energy, care, and a can-do attitude to every task.

You’ll be working alongside our current gardener, who has been with us for 5 years and is due to retire later this year - offering a smooth transition and time to get familiar with the property and routines. He will be replaced with a part time gardener whom you will manage.

Responsibilities:

• Full care and maintenance of formal and informal gardens, lawns, flower beds, borders, and paddocks
• Seasonal tasks include: pruning, planting, weeding, watering, edging, mulching, leaf clearance, and pest/disease control
• Regular mowing, strimming, and hedge cutting using garden machinery
• Maintenance and minor repairs of garden machinery (mowers, strimmers, chainsaws, etc.)
• Upkeep of pathways, fences, and outbuildings
• General handyman tasks as needed: fencing, basic DIY skills, carpentry and plumbing, paddock maintenance, vehicle/horsebox washing, irrigation
• Assisting with occasional animal care
• Monitoring garden health and proactively identifying tasks
• Ensuring the garden and grounds are tidy, attractive, and well-presented at all times

About You:

• Minimum 3 years’ professional gardening experience (private estate experience a bonus)
• Passionate about horticulture and proud of your standards
• Physically fit and happy to work in all weather
• Self-starter who can take initiative but also work well with others
• Tidy, reliable, and highly organised
• Friendly, discreet, and respectful in a private family setting
• Confident using a range of garden machinery
• Comfortable with maintenance/handyman tasks
• Animal-friendly, with experience a bonus (horses, goats, chickens, dogs)
• Holds a full, clean UK driving licence

We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Long-term, stable full-time position
• Supportive, respectful working environment with a friendly family
• Beautiful, peaceful location
• Opportunity to take pride in and develop a truly special garden

To Apply:
To apply for this job, please use this form

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(no other types of application will be considered)

References will be required.
No contractors or casual labourers – this is a permanent role for a committed individual.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Great Dunmow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Gardening or Estate Management: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 20/07/2025