Join Us!

We are always on the lookout for talented and enthusiastic horticulturalists to join our team. We are currently seeking Gardeners and Senior Gardeners. We offer a flexible range of employment opportunities from full or part time employed to part time self employed options.

Our clients range from large private gardens to some commercial grounds in and around Bristol and surrounding areas. 

We absolutely love what we do here, so to be a part of our team, you must have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for plants and gardens.

If you take pride in your work, and would like to work alongside us likeminded fellow plant geeks in some fabulous gardens in and around Bristol, then please email your CV with a personal statement telling us why you are the ideal person to join us to: info@thegardenersonline.com

Here are the job descriptions for our Gardener and Senior Gardener positions:

Gardener:

You must have at least the following attributes to be considered for an interview/trial day:

  • Basic plant knowledge including pruning techniques

  • Some experience using gardening machinery in a professional setting

  • A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a customer friendly manner

  • Full UK driving license and your own transport

  • Horticultural qualifications are an advantage, however, someone with professional experience working in high end gardens who understands the importance of attention to detail would also be well suited

Main duties:

  • All aspects of garden maintenance (mowing, weeding, pruning etc)

  • Keeping company van tidy and well organised

  • Daily cleaning and basic maintenance and storage of company tools

Senior Gardener:

You must have at least the following attributes to be considered for an interview/trial day:

  • 3 years professional gardening experience

  • RHS level 2 and/or equivalent City & guilds horticultural qualifications

  • Experience of personal customer service and staff management

  • Full UK driving license and your own transport

Main duties:

  • All aspects of garden maintenance (mowing, weeding, pruning etc)

  • Quality control – Senior Gardeners are responsible for the overall quality of work

    when a job is complete.

  • Main point of contact for clients, when onsite – Senior Gardeners take the lead with

    knocking on clients’ doors, discussing the days tasks, signing off when leaving etc.

  • Daily responsibility for prioritising, choosing and allocating the days tasks required

    onsite (unless directed of specific tasks by client).

  • Timekeeping – Ensuring the correct amount of time is spent at each job. For example, allowing time for traffic when travelling to and from jobs; ensuring enough time is allocated for clearing up etc

  • Sickness - Gardeners are initially required to report to Senior Gardeners when they are unable to work. Senior Gardeners are responsible for passing on this information to the line manager(s).

  • General team contact - Senior Gardeners must be reliably reachable via phone and are expected to have a regular presence/engagement in WhatsApp group chats and at team meetings.

  • Daily updating of shared calendar - this may include adding notes (for example a client’s specific request for next visit etc).

  • Daily reporting to line manager(s) for debrief of the day (message or phone call) including taking photographs to document work that has been completed.

  • Mentoring, encouraging and supporting work partners – Sharing and developing relevant knowledge required by the gardeners (for example, plant names, tool maintenance, client specific quirks etc)