Live out Estate Gardener Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Estate Gardeners to join their dedicated team on a prestigious estate. This role involves maintaining formal gardens, including topiary and rose gardens, and requires a strong knowledge of estate gardening practices. Ideal candidates will have formal horticultural qualifications and relevant experience, along with essential tools and machinery skills. With a flexible start date and a working week of 5 consecutive days, this position offers a competitive salary and a discretionary bonus after a successful probation. Join a motivated team and contribute to the beauty of a stunning estate!

Benefits

28 Days Annual Leave

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in estate gardening with a focus on topiary and rose gardens.
• Possession of a PA1 and PA6 spraying certificate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of grounds and garden maintenance.
• Effectively use and maintain gardening tools and machinery.

Skills

Estate Gardening Knowledge

Formal Horticultural Qualification

PA1 and PA6 Spraying Certificate

Irrigation Systems Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Driving License

Education

Formal Horticultural Qualification

Tools

Ride-on Mowers

Strimmers

Blowers

Hedge Cutters

Hand Tools

Job description

Live out Estate Gardener Job in Surrey

We are looking for up to 2 experienced Estate Gardeners to be part of a highly skilled and motivated team who are dedicated to delivering extremely high standards on a prestigious family-owned estate on the Surrey/Berkshire border. The job entails working largely within a formal garden setting and must have experience with topiary, rose gardens, and herbaceous borders. Experience of maintaining newly developed landscapes would be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To undertake all aspects of grounds and garden maintenance
• Use of ride-on mowers, strimmers, blowers, and hedge cutters
• Maintenance of hand tools and machinery
• To liaise with external contractors and managers as required
• Effectively use irrigation systems

Skills and Competencies:

• Broad knowledge of estate gardening
• Formal horticultural qualification
• PA1 and PA6 spraying certificate
• Knowledge of irrigation systems
• Good communicator with a positive attitude
• Highly organized and demonstrate a practical and methodical approach to work, both independently and within a team
• Experience in newly developed landscapes is desirable
• A full driving licence is essential

Additional Information:

Start date: Flexible for the right candidate

Working week: 5 consecutive days, which may require working on a Saturday or Sunday, subject to an agreed rota and requirement

Annual leave: 28 days with no entitlement to public holidays

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 gross per annum with a discretionary annual bonus after completing a successful probationary period.

Consultant: Georgia Lester

Vacancy number: 128320