Trainee Horticulturist

Join our team of passionate horticulturists at County Garden Management, an established garden management company dedicated to the care and enhancement of exceptional client gardens and commercial grounds in the scenic Essex countryside. We are currently seeking a Trainee Horticulturist to contribute to the maintenance and development of our diverse portfolio of outdoor spaces.

**About the Position**:
As a Trainee Horticulturist, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of qualified and experienced professionals. This role is designed to provide you with hands-on experience, practical skills, and a deep understanding of horticulture. We are committed to your professional development and will provide the guidance, training, and support necessary to help you excel in your role.

**Qualifications and Attributes**:

- Genuine interest in plants, gardening, and horticulture.
- Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Proactive and flexible approach to the role.
- Team-driven with a strong work ethic.
- Prior gardening experience is preferred.
- Attention to detail and a strong sense of pride in your work.
- Conscientious, organized, and excellent time management skills.
- Eagerness to develop in the role and a willingness to undergo training.

**Responsibilities**:
Your day-to-day duties as a Trainee Horticulturist will include:

- General maintenance and presentation of gardens and grounds.
- Assisting with lawn care and soft landscaping.
- Maintaining plant beds and borders: planting, mulching, pruning, cultivation, watering, and weed control.
- Assisting with the movement of plants, tools, equipment, and heavy loads.
- Learning to safely operate a range of equipment and machinery for tasks such as strimming, mowing, leaf blowing, hedge cutting, and tree works.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £28,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chelmsford, Essex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person