Gardener in Thetford

Gardener – Spider are advertising on behalf of a traditional country estate, who are seeking another skilled Gardener to join their dedicated and growing team based just south of Swaffham, Norfolk. The role involves maintaining and enhancing the estate gardens, with occasional travel to a London property. About Them: Our clients believe that nature is their greatest ally. They are a passionate team dedicated to creating and maintaining inspiring outdoor spaces. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community, they work collaboratively to nurture beautiful gardens and landscapes. Join them in their mission to create green havens that enrich and uplift every environment! Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary:£28,000 per annum Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Other benefits: Pension scheme, access to gardening tools and resources, and opportunities for ongoing professional development and training. About the role: Our clients are looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Gardener to join their established but growing estate team. This role involves working on the Norfolk estate gardens as well as occasional travel (1–2 days a month on a rota basis) to assist at the family’s London residence. Working hours are Monday–Friday (45 hours per week), with occasional weekend work on a rota, compensated with Time Off in Lieu. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Care for and maintain a wide range of plants, flowers, and landscapes, ensuring their health and vibrancy. Work collaboratively with the estate team to deliver high-quality garden projects. Plan, plant, and maintain seasonal flowers and garden beds, bringing creativity and flair to the role. Monitor and control pests and diseases, using sustainable methods wherever possible. About You: The successful Gardener will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a private estate or large garden, and will demonstrate a genuine passion for horticulture. You’ll have a strong work ethic, be adaptable, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within the estate team. A clean driving licence is essential, and you must be over 25 years of age (for insurance purposes) to drive estate vehicles. If you love working outdoors and have a genuine enthusiasm for horticulture, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and passionate team! Please apply by submitting your CV with up-to-date contact details. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. Additional keywords: Gardener, Groundskeeper, Estates, Groundsman, Estate Worker, Horticultural Assistant, Garden Maintenance, Garden Worker, Soft Landscaper, Plant Care Specialist, Horticulturist. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region’s Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application