Gardening jobs in Thame

Company Overview

Muddy Spades is a dedicated family-run landscape and grounds maintenance company committed to creating beautiful, well-maintained outdoor spaces. We pride ourselves on delivering quality service and fostering a positive, team-oriented environment.

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and knowledgeable Residential Gardener to join our small, friendly gardening team.

The role will involve maintaining a high-quality residential gardens and working closely with the existing team to ensure the garden is maintained to a consistently high standard throughout the year.

The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in horticulture, take pride in their work and be comfortable working both as part of a small team and independently. Good communication is essential, as the role requires close cooperation with colleagues and, where appropriate, the client.

Key Responsibilities

• General maintenance of a high-quality residential garden and grounds.
• Seasonal planting, pruning, weeding and propagation.
• Lawn care, hedge cutting and general plant maintenance.
• Maintaining borders, beds, shrubs, trees and ornamental areas.
• Identifying and reporting plant health issues, pests and diseases.
• Carrying out routine garden maintenance to a high standard.
• Using and maintaining gardening tools and machinery safely and correctly.
• Supporting the wider gardening team with larger projects and seasonal tasks.
• Working efficiently and managing your own workload when working independently.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and professional working environment.
• Communicating effectively with the gardening team and reporting any issues or requirements to the Garden Manager.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A good knowledge of horticulture and practical gardening experience.
• The ability to work effectively within a small team.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.
• The ability to self-manage, prioritise tasks and work without constant supervision.
• A good eye for detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• Reliability, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive as part of the role.
• A willingness to learn and develop horticultural knowledge and skills.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Formal horticultural qualifications such as RHS, City & Guilds or equivalent. (Not essential)
• Experience working in private residential gardens, estates or high-quality gardens.
• Knowledge of ornamental plants, pruning techniques and seasonal garden management.
• Experience using garden machinery and power tools.
• PA1/PA6 or other relevant spraying qualifications.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in a beautiful private residential gardens.
• A varied role with seasonal work throughout the year.
• A friendly and supportive small-team environment.
• Opportunities to develop horticultural skills and knowledge.
• [Competitive salary / pension / holiday allowance .]

The Ideal Candidate

Above all, we are looking for someone who is reliable, personable and passionate about gardening. You should be someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team but is also confident taking responsibility for your own work and managing your time effectively.

If you take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful gardens, have good horticultural knowledge and enjoy working with people, we would be very interested to hear from you.

Pay: £26,500.00-£48,383.00 per year

Work Location: In person