Gardeners for hire in Colchester

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  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service11%
    Gardening10%
    Maintenance9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED71%
    Vocational or technical training14%
    Bachelor's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years18%
  • Current company

    St Osyth Priory
    (Family Employment)
    Abberton Rural Training
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year7%
    1-2 years30%
    2-5 years27%

Browse Indeed's database of 616 profiles for Gardeners in Colchester

Last updated: 26 Jul 2026

Gardener: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £45,408 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,018£64,397 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • All round garden maintenance

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    MaintenanceHorticultureCash HandlingCustomer ServiceGardeningConstruction Experience
  • Landscape gardener and company owner

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSSIACategory CE Licence

    Skills

    SIACSCSGardeningCustomer ServiceLandscape MaintenanceMaintenance
  • Gardener

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    SIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Driving LicenceSIAContruction PaintingGardeningCustomer ServiceLandscape Maintenance
  • Account Manager

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsFront DeskCustomer ServiceFood PreparationGardeningMicrosoft Office
  • Gardener/Labourer

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Marketing

    Skills

    Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordAdobe PhotoshopAdobe After EffectsGardening
  • Landscape Gardener

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Computer SkillsTime ManagementData EntryCustomer ServiceEnglishHorticulture

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What's the average time to fill a gardener role?

The average time to fill a gardener role is 93 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: customer service, gardening and maintenance.

What licenses or certifications are common for a gardener?

Common licenses or certifications for gardeners include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and CSCS.

What are some job titles related to gardeners?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to gardeners include: landscape gardener, groundsman/maintenance caretaker and account manager.

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 15 years of professional experience.

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