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AgHires is seeking an Estates Horticulture and Grounds Technician for Kennington School, a new SEN school opening in September 2026. This permanent full-time role involves maintaining the school grounds to an excellent standard, focusing on care of external areas, sports pitch preparation, and landscaping.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 16:00. Join a friendly team, with uniforms and tools provided. The closing date for applications is May 18, 2026, and candidates will undergo a background check.

We're looking for professional, hard-working and experienced arborists to support our utilities contracts in the Midlands. We are looking for arborists who are willing to be dedicated to utility work and who are looking for a consistent team, hours, work & location.

• Conducting utility span cutting
• Daily LOLER and PUWER checks
• Daily Plant and Vehicle safety checks
• Completing Site Specific Risk Assessments when required
• Working to a high standard with a high degree of personal accountability

Training will be provided to the right candidate

• Minimum 1-2 years industry experience
• Minimum utility-specific qualifications: UA1, UA2.1, UA2.2, UA2.3
• Nice to have: UA5
• Chainsaw certificates: CS30 (201/202), CS31 (203), CS38 (206/306), CS39 (308), CS40 (307)
• Full UK Driving License
• First Aid +F

Our aspiration is to build an unrivalled working environment for our employees with a culture geared around providing our field operators with everything they need to deliver, including:

• Market-leading salaries and overtime policy

Thyme is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable, hands on gardener to lead a team of three (or more) gardeners. You will lead the maintenance and development of the gardens around the hotel and estate buildings, as well as the manor garden river banks and a small wild flower meadow. A key part of a wider estates team, you will report into the Estate owner and Estate Manager. The role excludes the productive gardens and farm, orchards and wider conservation meadowlands.

Set in 150 acres of farmland, Thyme is a family run destination: hotel, spa, cookery school, restaurants, farm and Historic listed Manor House, with established and evolving gardens. A destination for local regulars, London weekenders and international travellers, each day brings variety, vibrancy and excitement. The team strives for world class guest experience, celebrates the seasons and immerse guests in the love of the land. The people at Thyme are dynamic, passionate, considerate and collaborative, with a culture of learning and progression at their core.

Thyme has had a long standing partnership with the landscape designer, Bunny Guinness who continues to be involved with the gardens. The gardens at Thyme play a pivotal role in the guest experience, and there is potential for this role to develop into a Head Gardener position.

You will oversee the maintenance and development of all gardens as described. A hands on role, you will manage and inspire your team and work closely with them. All spaces will be maintained to a high standard, as agreed with the owner. You will be part of the planning and lead implementation of seasonal planting and landscaping projects. Year on year, you will have key responsibility to nurture the soil and existing planting, as well as developing the gardens.

As a hotel, there is an opportunity for front of house garden walks and talks with guests and to be involved in the creation of promotional material together with the social media team. The gardens are at the heart of Thyme and as such are often used for photo shoots, public events and general publicity. Strengths in this area would be welcome.

Sound horticultural knowledge is required with an emphasis on team leadership, a hard working hand on ethos, and the ability to inspire and lead a happy team. Relevant certifications and qualifications in horticulture preferable. PA1 and PA6 certificates are required or if not currently held, training to achieve this would be supported.

• 28 days annual leave PA and all staff have an extra day off on their birthday.
• Healthy meals on duty, prepared by Thyme’s Chefs, and access to a comfy team room for breaks
• Employee assistance & wellbeing programme
• High quality, sustainably made, uniforms provided
• Free staff parking on site
• Team rates to stay at Thyme for £150 per night, with the ability to extend this to family
• Discounts: 50% off food in both the Ox Barn and the Swan; The Cookery School (classes are £40 per person, for you & 1 guest); 50% off on Spa Treatments; 40% discount on Thyme’s Bertioli retail range.
• Annual staff Christmas Party with dinner, drinks, music & dancing

Thyme is an equal opportunity employer and committed to being a successful, caring and welcoming place for all. The culture at Thyme is one where respect and understanding is fostered, and the diversity of people’s backgrounds and circumstances positively valued. The company works to ensure no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

• Contract: Full-Time 40 hours

Job Title : Gardener / Houseman
Location : Mayfair, London
Salary : £40,000 (DOE)
Working Hours : Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 15:00

Our clients, based in Mayfair, are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Gardener/Houseman to assist with the upkeep and maintenance of their high‑end private residence. The property features a beautifully designed garden with interconnected patios and terraces, including a variety of potted plants and trees.

This is a hands‑on role requiring a proactive individual with strong gardening knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain the property to a high standard.

• General upkeep and maintenance of garden areas, including patios and terraces
• Planting and maintaining seasonal flowers and plants
• Care and maintenance of trees (including bay trees) and potted plants
• Jet washing patios and outdoor areas
• High‑standard cleaning duties, including dusting and use of outdoor vacuum equipment
• Restoration and upkeep of outdoor furniture
• Assisting with the installation and assembly of new furniture
• Carrying out basic DIY tasks and supporting landscaping projects
• Maintaining plants at the front of the property
• Basic maintenance tasks such as changing lightbulbs

• Proven experience working in a private household or similar environment
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of work
• Strong plant knowledge, including seasonal planting and care requirements (sun/shade)
• Understanding of plant sourcing and selection
• Floristry knowledge, including purchasing flowers for the property
• Ability to carry out basic DIY and use tools confidently
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Must be based within a reasonable distance of Mayfair

Pirbright Surrey, Surrey, United Kingdom

Location : Brookwood Military Cemetery & Runnymede Memorial
ContractType : Permanent
Salary : £26,722
Hours : Full Time, Mon - Fri, 37 hours a week

As a gardener, you’ll play a vital part in preserving the beauty of Brookwood Military Cemetery and our memorials. This is a hands‑on role, perfect for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining high standards. You will be responsible for undertaking a range of horticultural tasks, including maintenance, renovation, and caretaking duties such as mowing, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning, and applying pesticides. The role involves planning and organising your daily workload, which includes ordering plants, chemicals, and equipment, as well as operating and maintaining machinery and vehicles safely. You will report any structural defects or environmental changes to management and ensure that health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times. Additionally, you will use IT and smart technology to complete routine administrative tasks, occasionally represent the Commission at ceremonies, and assist visitors in locating war graves.

• NVQ level 2 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR practical experience within horticulture, such as plant identification and sustainable garden practices
• Understanding of health & safety
• Experience with a wide range of garden machinery
• Full UK driver’s license (Manual)
• IT literate

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. You’ll be part of a team that cares deeply about commemorating the war dead and maintaining sites of historical significance. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a real difference every day.

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30
• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year, along with a paid week off prior to Christmas
• Access to a work van, PPE, uniform, and high‑end tools that are regularly maintained
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

Apply by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.

As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.