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JOB Ref: EC43741

Gardener

  • Full Time Live In Live Out
  • Circa £25,000 DOE
  • Hampshire

Gardener required

A rare opportunity for a full-time gardener/groundskeeper of any level in a beautiful Georgian property in Hampshire. Live in or out

The privately-owned home close to the South Downs near Winchester has 10 acres of land incorporating an 18th Century Georgian manor with gardens designed by award winning landscape architect, Pip Morrison.  The property also contains formal lawns, herbaceous borders, a walled kitchen garden, Victorian greenhouse, pond, wild flower meadow, orchard, chicken coop and swimming pool area.

The successful candidate will take on a range of roles to maintain and develop the property and livestock. Duties will include but are not limited to the care, feeding and propagation of plants. The planting and care of vegetables and cut flowers from seed and subsequent growth and harvest. Lawn care, fertilization, feeding, mowing, strimming, regular watering of the flower beds and lawns as necessary. Care of the swimming pool (with support from the local suppliers) Feeding and care of the chickens. Winter duties will involve preventative maintenance where required in the garden and machinery such as sharpening blades and oiling/painting garden furniture.  Helping with improvement projects in the grounds, Christmas light erection etc Projects for this year include creating raised beds in the kitchen garden and creating more lighting around the garden.

The ideal candidate needs to have a positive attitude and be self-motivated as they will be mainly working alone with the exception of occasional expert help from external contractors and interest from the owners who are relaxed and fun loving whilst maintaining high standards and a strong sense of aesthetics.  The role is physically demanding so the candidate needs to be fit and have a keen interest in horticulture and although experience is appreciated, it is not mandatory as there is a fantastic opportunity for some training through mutually agreeable courses such as chain saw, tractor & fertilising courses.

Accommodation is available as part of the package in a charming two bedroom flat in the stable yard however live out candidates will be considered equally.

Working hours will be Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm (with some variation depending upon season) with two 30-minute breaks.  Annual leave of 21 days + bank holidays per year to be taken predominantly during winter months with a maximum of 5 days allowable during summer months by prior arrangement.  Occasional weekend work may be requested along with housesitting.

Probationary period: 3 months.

Salary Circa £25,000 DOE

Immediate start.

Driving license required due to rural location.

Notice period – initially one month either way increasing to 3 months  after one year

If this vacancy is of interest, please apply by sending your CV to Veronica at hi@ventomarino.com or calling on 07920826707

   

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Tagged as: Gardener, hampshire, southdowns, winchester

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