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Kitchen Gardener
Employer
Hodnet Hall Gardens
Location
Hodnet Hall Gardens
Salary
Great remuneration package. Salary dependant on experience.
Hours
Full Time
Place Of Work
Live-in, Onsite
Closing date
16 October 2026
Contract Type
Apprenticeship/ Internship
Function
Arboriculturist Jobs, Edibles, Garden and Landscape Design Jobs, Groundskeeper, Grower Jobs, Horticulture
Sector
Botanic Gardens, Countryside, Parks & Open Space, Groundskeeping & Maintenance, Growing, Landscaping
Seniority
Graduate & Entry-level
Job Details
A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Kitchen Gardener/ Gardener with glasshouse and propagation skills to work within a Shropshire Estate.
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The garden is open to the public in the spring and summer and we expect around 20,000 visitors. The successful candidate will join an existing team and will work closely with the estate owners.
This permanent position involves the production of fruit, vegetables, cut flowers and for use by the owners and others.
The role
This is a full-time permanent position joining a friendly team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the glasshouses and walled garden under the general supervision of the Head Gardener.
Reliability and self-motivation are important. The successful applicant will be required to enhance what already exists, increase productivity, and maintain the high standards of presentation for the enjoyment of the family and visitors.
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The candidate will join an existing team and work with them with seasonal tasks in the extensive pleasure gardens. Some weekend work is also required.
A PA1 and PA6 Knapsack Spraying Certificate is advantageous.
The package
This is a live-in position; accommodation is a 4-bedroom house adjacent to the kitchen garden. Candidate to pay own utilities. Families and pets’ welcome.
Good salary dependant on experience.
How to apply
Please email a covering letter and CV to
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