Gardener  – Vacancy

 To start ASAP

We are looking to recruit an experienced Gardener to continue the development and maintenance of gardens on a private Estate in Gloucestershire.

The Gardener’s job description:

•   Day to day tasks; weeding and general garden maintenance
•   Grass cutting, strimming and mowing
•   Hedge cutting and pruning
•   Clean off paths to avoid slipping and check for slip hazards
•   Plant and maintain borders as necessary
•   Water and check the condition of the plants in the main house and change if necessary
•   Help arrange advance order fertilizers, compost, seeds and other sundries
•   Maintain the lawns, winter work, feeding, moss treatment etc
•   Plant, feed and water the various urns
•   Check the health of trees and take any action needed
•   Help control pests and disease (biological if possible)
•   Check all water features, ponds, and clean out if necessary
•   Spray paths and hard surfaces for weeds
•   Clearing leaves over winter
•   Care for chickens, daily egg collection, feeding, drinking water and cleaning out  hutches
•   Care for the bees and collect honey

The required attributes:

•   You will have the energy, vision and passion to help evolve the garden
•   You will be confident using garden machinery (mowers, strimmer, hedge cutters)
•   You will be an experienced Gardener with a with a good eye for detail
•   You will be approachable, presentable and you will have a positive outlook
•   You will be able to work independently

The successful candidate will:

•   Possess a valid UK driving licence
•   Hold NVQ or NCH or Diploma in Horticulture (desirable)
•   Have past professional gardening experience
•   Hold health and safety certificates such as first aid, spraying, chainsaw, sit-in ATV (desirable)

This is a working, hands-on role, so you will need to be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weathers.

Working hours:  8am to 5pm at least 3 days per week

Salary:  dependent on experience.

Please apply with CV and a covering letter.

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.

If you would like to view more information on the Professional Gardeners Guild, please click here and the Royal Horticultural Society, please click here

For more gardener roles please click here

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