Experienced Craft Gardener

Experienced Craft Gardener – Private Estate, West Wicklow

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Craft Gardener to join the team on a beautiful 250-acre private estate and stud farm located in the idyllic village of Grangecon, West Wicklow.

At the heart of the estate is a charming Tudor-style residence, nestled in a peaceful glen on the eastern edge of the village. Surrounded by rolling parkland, ancient trees, and views of the Wicklow Mountains to the east and Kildare’s equestrian heartlands to the west, the estate offers a truly inspiring working environment.

The gardens include a one-acre walled garden with both formal and informal plantings, a productive area with polytunnels and a glasshouse for growing fruit, vegetables, and flowers, as well as ornamental beds, ponds, lakes, woodlands, and an evolving orchard. The estate owner has a strong interest in biodiversity, rewilding, and the planting of native species, and the gardens are continually developing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of flowerbeds, ornamental borders, and planted areas

• Pruning, weeding, propagation, and seasonal planting

• Care and cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and flowers

• Support in ongoing rewilding and woodland planting projects

• Participation in new and exciting horticultural developments planned 

This role would suit someone passionate about horticulture, self-motivated, and eager to contribute ideas to a growing and evolving landscape.

Accommodation may be available on the estate for the right candidate.

"Applications are open to EU candidates and non-EU candidates who already hold a valid visa and have the right to work in Ireland. If you have no valid work permit, please do not apply, as this employer will not sponsor a work permit or visa for this role."