Estate Gardener/Groundsperson required for a private family estate in Stockbridge, Hampshire.

Working as part of a small team helping to maintain the estate of 54 acres consisting of woodland, parkland, formal gardens and kitchen garden with greenhouse.

The estate is maintained using organic and sustainable gardening principles.

The role is suitable either as a Full Time or Part Time position, up to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining borders, weeding pruning, division, planting etc.
• Formal lawn care and maintenance.
• Hedge cutting.
• Leaf collection and composting.
• Use of basic garden machinery – mowers, hedge trimmers, strimmers, etc.
• Kitchen garden – fruit, vegetable, herbs and cut flower production.
• Pest and disease identification and control.
• Animal care – dog walking, poultry, koi carp.

Key attributes for candidates:

• Applicants for this role must have previous experience in a similar role.
• Recognised horticultural qualifications are extremely desirable.
• Ability to work alone, under own initiative and as part of a small team.
• Excellent communication skills and a keen interest in horticulture.
• Willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Full clean UK driving license.

The ideal candidate will have a positive outlook and friendly character with good organisational and time keeping skills, along with a genuine interest in horticulture and estate work.

A Full Time 40 hour working week will typically be Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4.30pm.

Expected Salary of up to £35,000 Full Time or pro rata for Part Time depending on experience and hours.

This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. English Country Gardeners are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.

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