Gardeners for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Customer Service8%Landscape Maintenance8%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year17%1-2 years6%3-5 years23%Current company
Family cleaning businessGrassroots Landscapes & Gardens LtdPrivate estateTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years31%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Gardener: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £26,521 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £32,861 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Groundsman/Gardener
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceSafeguarding ProceduresReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)CoachingCertificate in Coaching Football+7 moreSkills
LeadershipLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceGroundskeepingGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceSports Grounds Maintenance ExperienceGrounds Maintenance Operative
Purley on Thames
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingFirst Aid AdministrationPaediatric First AidYoga Instruction+10 moreSkills
GardeningHead Gardener
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceComputer SkillsGCSESkills
Communication SkillsTraining & DevelopmentMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceSelf-Employed Gardening Contractor
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Massage TherapyVenepuncturePhlebotomyBlood SamplingVenepunctureSkills
Time ManagementLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceGroundskeepingGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperiencePruning (Plant Care)Assistant Greenkeeper
Tilehurst
Licenses & certifications
Pesticide SprayersChainsawSpray PaintingWet Paint SprayingSkills
Organisational SkillsProject ManagementComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceGardeningHead of Edible Crops (Vegetable Gardener)
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Category a LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHorticultureAI
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What's the average time to fill a gardener role?
The average time to fill a gardener role is 104 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: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Driving.
What are some job titles related to gardeners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to gardeners include: head gardener, volunteer gardener / property maintenance and groundsman/gardener.
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 Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a gardener?
Most gardeners have 19 years of professional experience.
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