Sole Gardener
An enthusiastic and passionate Sole Gardener is sought on a full-time permanent basis to maintain and further develop a beautiful private estate near Beverley in East Yorkshire.
The estate is approximately 20 acres and includes a number of fields grazed by sheep, long tree lined drive, wooded areas, hedging, and 3acres of formal gardens around the house. The formal garden includes lawns, box and yew hedging, mixed borders, a potager, fruit trees, wildflowers and a pond.
The owners have established the gardens over the last few years and now seek a driven and energetic Sole Gardener to bring the gardens and grounds up to their full potential.
Applicants must be experienced and knowledgeable gardeners, ideally with a recognised horticultural qualification and previous experience working in a similar role as Sole Gardener on a private estate. A good knowledge of plants and a broad range of technical skills will be required as well as a desire and ability to work to a high standard.
It is important that applicants are enthusiastic and self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative. Applicants should have a range of practical skills and be able to turn their hands to a number of jobs, such as managing the grassland and woodland and keeping the barn and fencing in good order. Ideally, candidates should have the ability to carry out basic maintenance on a wide range of garden machinery. A driving licence is essential as are spray certificates. A chainsaw certificate is desirable but not essential for the role.
Flexibility is important and duties include taking responsibility for the house and gardens in the owner’s absence.
SALARY:£25,000 – 30,000 depending on experience
LOCATION:Near Beverley, East Yorkshire
JOB No: EC22324
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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