Private Estate Gardener
Private Estate Gardener Vacancy
5 days / week (Live out)
An energetic and experienced Gardener is sought after to maintain a private garden in a beautiful part of the country, nr Rye, East Sussex for 5 days per week.
The garden covers roughly 2 acres of land and includes extensive lawns, shrubs, climbing roses, mixed herbaceous borders and pergolas and a pond.
The owners have a real passion for their garden and are looking for an experienced gardener to manage the garden with minimal supervision and maintain the garden to a high horticultural standard. The
The gardener will be expected to undertake a range of normal gardening duties including weeding, pruning, planting etc. and there are a variety of plant pots around the property which the gardener will care for.
During the summer months the owners fill the house with cut flowers and the gardener would be responsible for the maintenance and further development of the cut flower garden. During the winter months, there will be some tidying of woodland areas and preparation of logs for the main house.
The ideal candidate will be a good plantsman, have good plant identification and knowledge of the seasons. Applicants should ideally have a minimum level 2 horticultural qualification and have previous experience working on a private estate. Although sprays are used to a minimum, a spray certificate PA1/PA6 would be an advantage.
Other requirements for the role are good communications skills and ability to work alongside a small team on the estate. The gardener should be happy to work outside in all weathers, have the drive to get the job done to a high standard and a have a vision for maintaining and enhancing the garden as required. Ability to operate a range of garden machinery as well as a chain saw and tractor (licences required)
This is an excellent opportunity for a gardener who takes pride in their work and is looking to work with owners who enjoy a beautiful garden.
Please send CV to georgie.wates@wates.co.uk
SALARY: up to £30,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Northiam, East Sussex
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