Part time Gardener
A new vacancy has arisen on a large country garden near the town of Market Harborough in Leicestershire for a Gardener to utilise their horticultural knowledge and experience on a part-time (3-days/week) self-employed basis. The property owner is a keen Gardener, and the successful candidate will be working closely with them to manage and maintain their garden to a high standard.
The 10-acre property is mainly paddocks with a contractor maintaining the grounds. The 1.5-acre mature garden surrounding the house is beautifully maintained and consists of lawns, mixed beds and borders with a large rhododendron bed, a patio with potted plants, hedges and various mature and specimen trees. The lower garden is ¼ of an acre on a bank and an opportunity for creative input from the Gardener if they would be interested.
The gardens are currently maintained by local contractors; however, the property owner is looking for a skilled gardener to focus on their garden two or three days per week. Should the successful applicant wish to take on more hours, the owners would be happy for them to do so to assist with the maintenance of the paddocks. Duties will include weeding, pruning, mowing, splitting plants, deadheading, putting the garden to bed for the winter, leaf clearing in the autumn, hedge cutting, composting and splitting wood in the winter.
Applicants will have previous experience working on a large country garden and ideally hold PA1/PA6 spray certificates. He / She will be organised, able to plan and prioritise and work to a high standard. Other requirements for the role are good communications skills and ability to work alongside other contractors, and with the property owner on a regular basis. A willingness to work outside in all weathers, have the determination and drive to get a job done and a have a vision for maintaining and enhancing the garden as required, as is an ability to operate a range of garden machinery.
This is a hands-on and enjoyable role, so applicants must have a good level of fitness as well as genuine enthusiasm for the garden and wider estate in general as well as a positive character overall. Due to the rural location of the property, a driving licence and own vehicle is required.
SALARY: £20 / hour for 3 days per week
LOCATION: Market Harborough, Leicestershire
JOB No: EC59265
If this Part time Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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