Gardeners for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Landscape Maintenance7%Customer Service6%Maintenance6%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Balkerne Gardens trust
Bentley LandscapesBupa
Time at current job
More than 5 years67%2-5 years22%1-2 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 571 profiles for Gardeners in Colchester
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Gardener: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £40,919 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,138 – £59,503 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Gardener/maintenance support
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
GardeningLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceGroundskeepingHorticultureCustomer ServiceGrounds Maintenance Team Leader
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Commercial Grounds MaintenanceNVQGroundskeepingGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceBrushcutters and StrimmersLandscape Maintenance+2 moreSkills
MaintenanceCustomer ServiceDrivingLandscape MaintenanceGroundskeepingGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceLiving wall maintenance technician
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst AidNVQLevel 2 in Customer ServiceDriving LicenceMobile Elevating Work Platforms+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPower ToolsIrrigation SystemsIrrigationLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceCatering Manager
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelWriting SkillsManagementGardener
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Information SecurityCybersecuritySkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsUK GDPRCLEANER/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 Elicitation
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What's the average time to fill a gardener role?
The average time to fill a gardener role is 106 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: landscape maintenance, customer service and maintenance.
What licenses or certifications are common for gardeners?
Common licenses or certifications for gardeners include: Driving Licence, CSCS and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to gardeners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to gardeners include: forklift driver and warehouse operative, grounds maintenance team leader and self-employed carpenter & shop fitter.
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 21 years of professional experience.
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