An exciting opportunity has arisen for an active and motivated experienced gardener to assist the Head Gardener maintaining an exceptional and diverse garden near Altrincham. The garden extends to five acres and is laid out with a variety of areas including, herbaceous borders, rockery and water gardens, extensive lawns, formal hedges and topiary, pergolas, kitchen garden with a glasshouse and wildlife meadows and ponds.

The ideal applicant will have good plant knowledge and excellent horticultural skills to include RHS level 2 or equivalent. The ability to work unsupervised and on their own initiative is essential as they will need to deputise for the Head Gardener in their absence. There is a friendly team onsite and frequent liaison with contractors is required and so the ability to communicate clearly and work well as a team is essential. Good timekeeping, attention to detail and a positive attitude are also required.

Candidates should be experienced in using a range of garden machinery, ideally have PA1/PA6 spraying certificate and have a full driving licence.

The working week is Monday-Friday with occasional weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu is given. This is a long-term position requiring commitment and flexibility.

Salary 27-30K depending on experience.

References and an Enhanced DBS check will be required.