Sole Gardener
An attractive opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to join a stunning 50-acre private estate on a full-time permanent basis. The stunning period property is located in Worcester and offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced hands-on gardener to manage the garden on a full time and permanent basis.
The 50-acre property comprises beautiful gardens and grounds including equestrian facilities; stables, a hay barn, paddocks and a ménage, and surrounding farmland. The 9-acre formal aspect of the gardens comprise expansive areas of lawn, mature trees, mixed/herbaceous borders, a kitchen garden, lakes, woodland, ponds, a variety of ornamental planting and plans for a glasshouse. Although the majority of the grounds are well established, there are plans for development of the gardens and grounds as a whole.
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of garden/grounds maintenance as well as any developments making the role varied an exciting. This position would suit an enthusiastic gardener with a strong work ethic and good attention to detail. Excellent plant knowledge and garden maintenance skills are required.
Typical duties will include lawn care, pond and water feature care, general pruning, planting, hedge cutting, weeding, establishing and tending a kitchen garden, maintenance of boundaries/fences and more. Applicants should be well-versed in the operation of garden machinery, i.e. hedge cutters, mowers and petrol-powered strimmers, blowers etc. An academic horticultural qualification at RHS Level 2, spray certificates (PA1/6) and chainsaw licence are desired but are not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced gardener to join a stunning private estate. Standard working hours of work are 08:00-16:00 Monday-Friday. Salary is offered commensurate with experience. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence and their own transport, as the estate is located rurally.
LOCATION: Worcester
SALARY: Circa £30,000 DOE
JOB No: EC34055
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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