Gardeners for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Customer Service7%Landscape Maintenance7%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years12%3-5 years4%Current company
Balkerne Gardens trust
AA Turner TankersAllwinds Grounds MaintenanceTime at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years11%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Gardener: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £47,072 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,612 – £65,922 yearly
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Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Commercial Grounds MaintenanceNVQGroundskeepingGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceBrushcutters and StrimmersLandscape Maintenance+2 moreSkills
MaintenanceCustomer ServiceDrivingLandscape MaintenanceGroundskeepingGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceForklift Driver and Warehouse Operative
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceManagementLiving wall maintenance technician
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidNVQCustomer ServiceDriving+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPower ToolsIrrigation SystemsIrrigationLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceMachine Operator
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareFood HygieneMedication AdministrationFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Machine OperationManufacturingMachiningPackagingCNCCLEANER/GARDENER
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Customer ServiceUK GDPRDriving LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceDriving LicenceCategory D1E LicenceLeadershipCar up to 3.5 TonnesRequirement ElicitationSelf-Employed Carpenter & Shop Fitter
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCarpentryWoodworkingMobile Elevating Work PlatformsCherry PickerSkills
CarpentryFirst Fix CarpentryJoineryWoodworkingRetail Fit-Out Construction ProjectsMaintenance
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What's the average time to fill a gardener role?
The average time to fill a gardener role is 105 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do gardeners tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a gardener include: communication skills, customer service and landscape maintenance.
What licenses or certifications are common for a gardener?
Common licenses or certifications for gardeners include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and Driving.
What are some job titles related to gardeners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to gardeners include: care assistant, forklift driver and warehouse operative and grounds maintenance team leader.
What level of education is common for a gardener?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a gardener in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a gardener?
Most gardeners have 27 years of professional experience.
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