Gardener

Brent Eleigh Walled Garden

Gardener

Salary Not Specified

Brent Eleigh Walled Garden, Brent Eleigh, Suffolk

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8f6795e3ef8c443bbf49db04ddede614

Full Job Description

We are currently looking for a full time gardener to work in a busy garden cultivating vegetables and microgreens., Job Description: You will be responsible for helping to develop and maintain the Walled Garden along with the harvesting and packaging of produce ready for transport, under the guidance of the Garden Manager .

Duties will include:

The sowing/propagation/harvest of microgreens, flowers, herbs and vegetables along with the maintenance of the Walled Garden, including weeding, mowing, pruning, watering etc.

To be successful in the role you should be a highly motivated person, well organised, with keen attention to detail.

You will need to demonstrate you are: -

· able to take direction and to work without supervision where required - a good team player
· confident in communicating with others
· be open and honest with a positive outlook

We also expect you to be: -

· proactive and helpful
· flexible in your approach to work
· keen to take responsibility and ownership of tasks
· happy working outdoors or in the glasshouses in all weather
. physically fit
· professional in your manner at all times

To apply you should have a genuine enjoyment of gardening and the outdoors, ideally with horticultural experience although not essential as training will be given. The working day is generally 8am - 5pm with the occasional tweak and some weekends on a rotation basis.