Junior Gardener – VacancyWe’re looking for an enthusiastic Junior Gardener to join our friendly team, caring for a beautiful private estate in the New Forest, Hampshire.Working for our experienced gardeners, you’ll receive support and guidance as you help maintain and develop the gardens, ensuring they continue to thrive. This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone looking to build their skills and gain experience in all aspects of gardening and greenhouse management.Set within parkland, pasture, and woodland, the estate features a Grade II listed home surrounded by several acres of a recently redeveloped walled garden and pleasure grounds. The gardens include vibrant perennial borders, well-kept formal lawns, and a newly established orchard that is in the process of being nurtured and developed. The estate also has a productive kitchen garden, complete with fruit cages and a spacious greenhouse, supplying fresh produce throughout the year.This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in gardening, eager to learn, and keen to be part of a welcoming team in a unique and inspiring setting.What You’ll Be Doing:
Lawn care, weeding, planting, and maintaining flower borders
Greenhouse and vegetable garden maintenance
Tree and shrub care and pest control.
Leaf clearance, watering, and seasonal maintenance
Safe operation and maintenance of garden machinery and tools
Essential:
Minimum of 2 years horticulture and gardening experience
Level 2 RHS qualification
A valid driver’s license (due to the estate’s rural location)
A strong work ethic and willingness to work in all weather conditions
Health & Safety and COSHH knowledge.
What We Offer:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, with occasional weekend work (In the Summer months, time off in Lieu)
Salary range £21,000- £26,000 per annum DOE
All PPE provided
A welcoming and supportive team in a beautiful working environment.
As this is a private estate, discretion and respect for the owners’ privacy are important. If you’re passionate about gardening and looking for a fulfilling, hands-on role in a stunning setting, we’d love to hear from you!This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. English Country Gardeners are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.If you would like to view more information on the Professional Gardeners Guild, please click and the Royal Horticultural Society, please clickFor more gardener roles please clickTagged as: full time, hampshire, Junior Gardener, new forest
