Petersham Nurseries Richmond are looking to recruit a Site Gardener.

Position Purpose

Onsite at Petersham Nurseries Richmond there are extensive cut-flower borders, containers with seasonal planting, specimen trees, climbers and numerous glasshouses. The nurseries lie adjacent to Petersham House with extensive grounds belonging to the business owners which will also need maintaining.

Working alongside the Horticulture/Site Gardening Team, at the direction of the Head Gardener you will be required to have a broad knowledge of plants (ideally horticultural qualifications (preferably an RHS Level 2 Qualification or higher)) to maintain and horticulturally care for all planting and display. This role involves lifting, digging and other strenuous activity.

This is a part-time position (3 days a week). Your working hours may include early starts, late finishes and weekends. A rota will be provided in advance so that you can plan your time.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the exceptional plant displays are maintained to a high standard.

• Maintenance and upkeep of all plants. This includes weeding, staking, pruning, training, fertilising and feeding, dead heading, mulching & watering.

Planting up and maintaining all seasonal container displays, large pots and troughs.
Propagation for the cutting garden and other cut-flower areas.
Care and maintenance of climbers (including cleaning, pruning, tying in and support as necessary) within each of the greenhouses - pest and disease management.
Any other reasonable horticultural duty asked of you.
Adhere to Company dress code, attendance and time keeping standards.
Adhere to Company Health & Safety Policy & Code of Conduct Standards.

Essential

Horticultural Knowledge
Punctuality
Ability to work in a team

Preferred

• RHS Level 2 (or equivalent)

• Clean driving license and ability to drive a 3.5 tonne Luton van

We look forward to hearing from you.

Petersham Nurseries

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