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Landscape Gardner
Howth Castle & Estate —Dublin, County Dublin
- €37,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Maintenance
- No degree

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Landscape Gardner
Howth Castle & Estate —Dublin, County Dublin
Maintain formal and informal gardens to a high horticultural standard. Support the wider estate team during events and other operational activities as required.
€37,000 a year

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Landscape Gardner

Howth Castle & Estate
Dublin, County Dublin

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Job details

Full-time
€37,000 a year

Qualifications

Management
Maintenance
Horticulture
B Driving Licence
Time management

Full job description

The Landscape Gardener is responsible for the maintenance, enhancement, and presentation of the historic gardens, grounds, and estate at Howth Castle & Estate. The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of horticultural and grounds maintenance duties to ensure the estate is maintained to a high standard throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities

Plant, cultivate, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, hedges, and planted beds.
Maintain formal and informal gardens to a high horticultural standard.
Carry out grass cutting, strimming, edging, and lawn care across the estate.
Maintain estate roads, pathways, and surrounding landscaped areas.
Prune trees, shrubs, hedges, and climbing plants using appropriate horticultural techniques.
Weed, mulch, water, fertilise, and monitor plant health.
Operate and maintain horticultural machinery and equipment, including ride-on and pedestrian mowers, hedge cutters, strimmers, leaf blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
Assist with seasonal planting programmes and landscape improvement projects.
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment.
Report maintenance issues, plant diseases, pest infestations, or hazards to the Estate Manager.
Support the wider estate team during events and other operational activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Horticulture, Landscape Gardening, or a related discipline, or NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification in Horticulture or Landscape Management.

Essential Experience

Minimum of 3 years' experience in landscape gardening or estate grounds maintenance.
Practical experience in planting, pruning, lawn care, and garden maintenance.
Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery and equipment.
Good knowledge of horticultural practices, plant identification, and seasonal maintenance requirements.

Skills and Competencies

Strong practical horticultural skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good organisational and time management skills.
High attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
Physically fit and capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions.
A positive, flexible, and proactive approach to work.

Desirable

PA1/PA6 pesticide application certification.
Chainsaw certification.
Full clean Category B driving licence.
Experience working on a historic estate, public gardens, or heritage property.

Working Hours

Full-time, with flexibility to work occasional weekends or evenings to support estate events and seasonal requirements.

Reporting To

Golf course superintendent.

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