Junior Gardener/Groundsworker

Junior Gardener/Groundsworker 6837

Location: North Devon

Hours: Monday – Friday (Full Time)

Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - This role will go permanent for the right candidate

Salary: £26,436

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Gardener/Groundsperson to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a love of plants and gardens, a desire to learn, and a practical, hands-on approach to horticulture and estate maintenance. The role offers exposure to a wide range of gardening tasks across diverse areas of the estate, with opportunities to develop skills under the guidance of experienced team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain herbaceous and mixed borders, fruit trees, kitchen garden areas, trees, and shrubs.
• Cut and maintain grass across the estate, including mowing, strimming, and leaf blowing.
• Carry out soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, bed preparation, and planting.
• Use and maintain hand tools and basic light machinery safely and efficiently.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Follow health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Assist other departments when needed and contribute to the smooth running of the estate.

Key Skills

• Genuine enthusiasm for plants, gardens, and horticulture.
• Willingness to follow instructions, learn, and develop new skills.
• Hardworking, adaptable, and physically fit.
• Positive “can-do” attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Full driving licence essential.

For more information please contact Lilly at First Base Employment. 

First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors.

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