Gardener
POSITION: Gardener
REPORTING TO: Principals/Estate Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Gardener for a large house with ornamental and woodland garden and an associated house with large garden. Sole responsibility for the upkeep and development of the Gardens and maintaining them to a high standard.
KEY DUTIES
Acting as the principal Gardener for two properties, responsible for all gardening and presentation of external areas.
Future development of the Gardens in consultation with the Principals/Estate Manager.
Gardening duties as directed by the Principals/Estate Manager.
Improving and maintaining the gardens, beds, lawns, trees, and hedges as directed.
Supervision of any contracted personnel conducting gardening works in the Garden.
Husbandry of all equipment and tools associated with the Gardens.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
HOURS OF WORK : 5 days per week
HOLIDAYS: 28 pa + 8 statutory bank holidays
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 Months
NOTICE PERIOD: 3 months
THE CANDIDATE- Key Requirements
- Efficient and experienced Gardener, RHS Level 3 preferable
- Horticultural knowledge essential
- Competent and comfortable at working alone
- Fast and effective
- Trustworthy
Skills Required
- Understanding of Health and Safety
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Good at working independently
Personal Attributes
- Dynamic
- Self Motivated
- Efficient
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