Gardening jobs in Sittingbourne
- TORRY HILL FARMSittingbourne ME9 0SPTypically responds within 3 daysEmployerActive 3 days ago
- We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with good practical experience in gardening and team leadership, with the following attributes:
- Bailey Grounds Management ServicesCranbrookEmployerActive 3 days ago
- You will be responsible for all gardening and grounds maintenance activity including:
- Seasonal gardening and grounds maintenance including pruning and planting…
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NewMadisons Recruitment4.5Chatham ME7- Salary: £15 per hour + .
- Madisons are recruiting Gardeners for a sites located in around the Kent area.
- Planting of shrubs and plants.
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NewMajestic Garden CareCanterburyEmployerActive 9 days ago- Professional, paid gardening: 5 years (required).
- Have a real interest in gardening and be prepared to undertake physically demanding work outdoors in all…
- Lympne Castle4.0Hythe CT21 4LQTypically responds within 3 daysEmployerActive 3 days ago
- Do you have a passion for gardening and horticulture?
- Job description:* We are seeking a skilled and passionate Square of the Grounds to join our team and…
- MJN Gardening ltdAshford TN23 4GWEmployerActive 3 days ago
- Applicant will have a back ground in gardening and able to supervise a small team.
- MjN Gardening ltd have a position available for a full time GARDENING…
- Bucknall Landscape Services LtdRochester ME3 9BDEmployerActive 4 days ago
- Familiarity with gardening techniques and plant care is advantageous.
- This role involves a variety of tasks related to landscape maintenance, gardening, and the…
- Stour Valley FarmsSellingEmployerActive 9 days ago·
- An understanding of gardening machinery.
- Applicants will need to be physically fit as this is a gardening position.
- They comprise 20 acres of:
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- Meadow Grange NurseryWhitstable·
- A fantastic opportunity for a passionate, motivated and energetic individual to join our established and expanding team at Meadow Grange Nursery. *.
- Stour Valley FarmsSellingEmployerActive 9 days ago·
- Good understanding of gardening machinery.
- Applicants will need to be physically fit as this is a gardening position.
- They comprise 20 acres of:
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- Faversham Municipal Charities 2010Faversham ME13 7LUTypically responds within 1 day·
- This role involves a variety of tasks related to gardening and minor repairs of residents flats and communal areas, such as putting up shelves, painting.
- Age UK Kent RiversFavershamEmployerActive 4 days ago·
- Demonstrate a minimum of 3 years' experience in gardening.
- We are seeking an experienced Community Gardener to provide essential gardening services to clients…
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- Scapes Group Ltd.2.5DartfordTypically responds within 3 daysEmployerActive 3 days ago
- Due to continued growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Company and help provide excellent communal garden…
- NURTURE LANDSCAPES GROUP3.0BluewaterEmployerActive 3 days ago
- We have an exciting opportunity for two Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join our team at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Dartford- home to a lake,…
- 4allseasonsChatham·
- Enthusiasm for gardening and outdoor work.
- Previous gardening experience, either personal or professional.
- The ideal candidate should have a genuine love for…
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Job Post Details
Head Gardener
Job details
Pay
- £28,000 - £38,000 a year
Job type
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- Monday to Friday
Location
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Full job description
The Torry Hill Estate is a mixed 3000 acre family owned estate in the North Downs.
A Head Gardener is now required to lead the existing skilled team of garden staff in a role that is varied, practical and challenging.
The Role
A new Head Gardener will lead an existing team of staff, responsible for:
- Management and development of two principal family gardens, both open under the National Gardens Scheme, including a kitchen garden
- Maintenance of gardens and grounds associated with a holiday letting business and residential properties, and of a cricket pitch and a private miniature railway.
- Management of garden machinery including organising maintenance and servicing.
- Supervision and co-ordination of health and safety practices relevant to the team, their machinery and equipment.
The Head Gardener will report to the estate owner day to day, and work within a small close-knit team of existing estate staff.
The Individual
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with good practical experience in gardening and team leadership, with the following attributes:
- Good plant knowledge, expertise in cultivation and hands on garden management experience
- A proven track record in a leadership role supporting and developing a team
- Proficiency in the use and maintenance of garden machinery
- Competence in relevant health and safety legislation and practices applicable to the role
- PA1 and PA6A spray certificates would be an advantage.
- Experience in forestry and tree inspection would be an advantage.
Technical training can be provided as required
The Package
- A competitive salary package of up to £38,000 per annum dependent on experience, offered with a pension
- The position is to start as soon as possible
- Daily working hours are 7.30am to 4.00pm
- Holiday entitlement is 23 days annually plus bank holidays
- Accommodation could be available on rental terms to be discussed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Gardening: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/02/2025
Reference ID: Torry Hill - Head Gardener