We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, full time Gardener to assist our gardening team. The role will predominantly be gardening work but there will be requirement for help in other areas of the estate, including assisting other estate departments.

We are a private estate in rural Gloucestershire. This is a working, hands-on role and will involve being part of a small team of dedicated gardeners. The Estate is located near Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire. The gardens extend to approximately 12 acres and the wider Estate extends to approximately 670 acres and consists of grassland, woodland and several residential properties and associated buildings.

The Gardener’s job description includes, but is not limited to the following duties:

• Working alongside the Gardening staff with Strimming, weeding, tractor driving, hedge cutting, chainsaw work, mowing and all aspects of garden maintenance
• Assisting with maintenance team and estate shoot as and when required
  The role is varied and requires a “can do” attitude to tackle all sorts of various tasks that may arise.

The required attributes:

• You will be Self-motivated and happy work as part of a wider team
• You will have high standards and take pride in your work
• You will be discrete and considerate towards the owners of the estate
• You will be approachable, presentable and you will have a positive outlook
• You will be prepared to work flexible hours when required

The successful candidate will

• Possess a valid UK driving licence
• Holding some certificates such as first aid, spraying, chain-saw, sit-in ATV etc an advantage but not essential.

This is an outside role so candidates must be prepared to work outside year-round and in all conditions as required.

Competitive Salary terms are on offer

Please apply with CV or for further information to Sarah Bartram at sarah@greens-cs.com or 01453 521956

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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