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HORTICULTURISTSalary £31,000 p.a., depending on experienceApproximately 8 miles from Truro, CornwallApplication deadline: 12/12/2025DetailsAbout UsThe Tregothnan Estate is a private family home with a world-renowned botanical garden. The Estates maintenance, gardening, forestry, and joinery employees support the core estate and manage the beautiful surroundings on the edge of the River Fal. The Estate is also a landlord with a substantial portfolio of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties.The Estate produces tea (the first in the UK), honey and jam; delivers experiences including Garden and Tea Tasting Tours; and rents fabulous holiday accommodation, between the tea and the sea. The Estate is diverse in its activities and the job roles it provides. The teams have a great community spirit, the surroundings are inspiring, and the work is always interesting. Working at Tregothnan is being part of Cornwalls heritage and its modern future.The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Horticulturist, who will be responsible for all aspects of plant care and providing all-year-round gardening, including:- Propagation, planting (including house flowers and plants/flowers for entering competitions), plant labelling, and plant care. - Plant ordering. - Pond planting and maintenance. - Entering plants/flowers into competitions and attending these events. - Logging plants onto a database, geo-mapping of the collection, and setting up a garden library of all plant records. - Lawn care and mowing. - Strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, and chainsaw work. - Soil cultivation and weeding. - Pest, disease, and weed control, including spraying. - Path and drive maintenance and construction. - Watering, including being on the rota to water plants in the tunnels in the summer months. - Landscape construction. - Conducting the Christmas flower count. - Mentoring students and apprentices, in conjunction with the Head Gardener.About YouYou will need:- An RHS Level 3 or National Diploma in Horticulture or equivalent. - Sound horticulture knowledge, with a natural ability to nurture plants through their growth phase. - Previous gardening experience within a team-based role. - Experience of using pedestrian lawnmowers, e.g. cylinder and rotary. - Experience in strimming and brush cutting. - To be organised, conscientious, and demonstrate strong attention to detail. - To be hardworking. - The ability to work alone and as part of a team. - Good communication skills, professional and positive attitude, polite, and good levels of personal presentation. - To be passionate and competitive in terms of showing plants/flowers. - A full UK driving licence and own transport, as we are in a rural location with no access to public transport.Please note, this role involves physical activity.Benefits- Salary circa £31,000 p.a., depending on experience. - Possibility of accommodation to rent, depending on availability. - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 4.15pm. - 21 days holiday, plus bank holidays. - Health care cash back plan. - Discount scheme with high street and online retailers. - Salary sacrifice homeware, tech, and cycle to work schemes. TPBN1_UKTJ
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