Freelance Route Gardener - The Cycling Gardeners of Edinburgh
Company: The Cycling Gardeners of Edinburgh
Salary: 50% of profit share
Location: Central Edinburgh
Date posted: 1 April 2026
Apply before: 31 August 2026
The Job:
Experienced Gardener – Self-Employed Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced gardener who is confident working independently and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
Our model operates on a job-based profit-share system. We provide a steady flow of clients, along with fully equipped bikes containing all the tools needed to carry out your work efficiently.
You’ll have the freedom to focus on what you do best—gardening—while we support you behind the scenes. We handle all aspects of financial management, client coordination, and insurance, and are always available to offer ongoing support when needed.
This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled gardener seeking flexibility, independence, and the backing of a supportive team without the burden of administrative tasks.
Interested? Send your CV or a short introduction about yourself to Callum@cyclinggardenrs.co.uk, and we’ll be in touch with more information about the role and how it works.
- Location: Scotland, Edinburgh & The Lothians
- Industry: Horticulture
- Job type: Summer Programme
Freelance Route Gardener - The Cycling Gardeners of Edinburgh
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The Company:
Driven by a vision to bridge a gap in traditional gardening services for city-centre and tenement gardens while making a positive environmental impact, The Cycling Gardeners of Edinburgh (CGoE) delivers an eco-friendly, low-carbon gardening service using cargo bikes—94% more energy-efficient than electric vans.
We provide a personal, professional, ethical and reliable service tailored to urban gardens, with a strong focus on inclusivity for smaller and communal spaces. By cultivating healthy green areas, we enhance city living while promoting sustainability.
Our business model is as efficient as our tools. Skilled freelance horticulturists focus on their craft while our operations and administration teams handle logistics, ensuring seamless service delivery.
JAC Trades Ltd trading as the Cycling Gardebers of edinburgh is proud to be a 2025 Scottish Edge award winner, recognising our innovative approach to sustainable urban gardening and employment.
The Candidate:
We are looking for an experienced gardener who is confident working independently and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
The Package:
Skilled freelance horticulturists focus on their craft while our operations and administration teams handle logistics, ensuring seamless service delivery.
Interested? Send your CV or a short introduction about yourself to Callum@cyclinggardenrs.co.uk, and we’ll be in touch with more information about the role and how it works.
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