Gardening & Grounds Maintenance Operative – Career Opportunity

DB Gardeners • Part-time • Shoreham by Sea, ENG, GB • £13 - £15 / hour • 3m ago

We are a small but growing gardening and landscaping business, looking for a reliable, motivated person who wants to build a long-term career in horticulture and outdoor work.

This role will start at 2–3 days per week, with the opportunity for more days and progression as the business grows. We are looking for someone who either already has some horticultural knowledge, or a strong interest in plants and gardening and wants to develop their skills properly.

The work includes:

Garden and grounds maintenance
Lawn care, strimming, hedge cutting
Plant care and basic pruning
Assisting with landscaping and fencing projects
Working outdoors in all weather
Driving a van

This role would suit someone who:

Has some horticultural knowledge or a genuine interest in plants
Enjoys physical, outdoor work
Is reliable, punctual, and motivated
Wants to learn and progress in the industry
Is looking for a career, not just a short-term job
Has a drivers licence

Experience is helpful but not essential — the right attitude and interest in horticulture matter most.

Details:

Self-employed position
2–3 days per week initially
Day rate from £100–£120, depending on experience and horticultural skills
Opportunity for more work and responsibility

If you’re interested, please send a short message telling us:

Your background or interest in horticulture/gardening
Any relevant experience
Your availability

Please note: this role involves early starts, physical work, and working outdoors year-round.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £110.00-£120.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Similar Jobs

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Clearline Recruitment Ltd • Full-time • Horsham, South East England, GB • £12 - £14 / hour • 15h ago

Grounds Maintenance

15h ago

Grounds Maintenance Operatives

Manpower • Contract • Horsham, West Sussex • 1w ago

Grounds Maintenance

1w ago

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Scapes Group Ltd. • Full-time • Crawley, ENG, GB • £27,352 / year • 2w ago

Grounds Maintenance

2w ago

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Countrywide Grounds Maintenance • Full-time • Crawley, ENG, GB • £24,420 - £51,307 / year • 2m ago

Grounds Maintenance

2m ago

Contracts Manager - Grounds Maintenance

Scapes Group Ltd. • Full-time • Brighton, ENG, GB • 2m ago

Grounds Maintenance

2m ago