Estate Gardener

ECG Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Estate Gardener to manage a beautifully redesigned private garden in West Yorkshire. The successful candidate will engage in diverse horticultural tasks, support garden projects, and ensure high standards of maintenance. A recognized horticultural qualification and extensive gardening experience are essential for this full-time role.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulturally diverse gardens in a similar private setting.
• Self-motivated, organized with a strong work ethic.
• Fit and able to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the garden.
• Involve in ongoing projects like a traditional pavilion and natural swimming pond.
• Responsible for Health & Safety practices.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Technical skills

Compost management

Propagation

Weeding

Lawn care

Glasshouse work

Education

Recognized horticultural qualification

Tools

Chainsaw license

PA1 & PA6 sprayers certification

Gardening machinery certification

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for anEstate Gardener to join the gardens within a private residential garden located near Rawdon, West Yorkshire. The garden has recently undergone a redesign, and the owners now require an experienced gardener with a proven track record of managing a horticulturally diverse garden to assist in the ongoing maintenance and development of the garden and grounds. This is a full-time permanent position which will give the successful applicant an opportunity to collaborate with the principal to engage in exciting new projects moving forward.

The 2-acre garden features a formal lawn to the front of the house which is encompassed by mature specimen trees. Extending into the wider garden, there is a large glasshouse which sits above a tiered vegetable plot, there is also a selection of apply, plum and cherry trees. There is also a circular tropical garden centred by a fountain, all of which are surrounded by deciduous woodland and a woodland walk. Currently in progress is the installation of a traditional pavilion as well as a beautiful, natural swimming pond, a project which the successful candidate will be involved in and will help maintain and develop going forward. Another forthcoming project for the Estate Gardener involves the creation of a classic garden at the front of the house, incorporating formal lawns, vibrant flower beds and borders, and a selection of distinctive specimen trees.

Our client seeks an experienced, hard-workinggardener to have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the gardens. Suitable applicants will possess a recognised horticultural qualification, as well as extensive experience in horticulturally diverse gardens in a similar private setting. As such, excellent plant knowledge and technical skills are essential for this position with experience in compost management, propagation, weeding and rejuvenating beds, lawn care and glasshouse work. Chainsaw licenses, PA1 & PA6 sprayers and certification for general gardening machinery are advantageous for this role but not essential. The client is willing to support the successful candidate in order to gain qualifications and certification to further their career as a gardener.

A self-motivated, organised individual with a self-start attitude and proven track record of managing gardens of this nature, with a strong work ethic, ability to work to their own initiative and willingness to work to consistently high standards are qualities which are essential for this role. Candidates will be flexible and willing to extend their duties where needed. As such, this is a physically demanding hands-on position, which requires a fit and strong individual who is comfortable working in all weathers.

The owners are passionate about their garden and are open to ideas the Estate Gardener will have with regards to the management and development of the gardens. The successful applicant will work with the incumbent Property Manager but must also be able to work efficiently on their own as required as well as managing external contractors as needed. They will be responsible for Health & Safety in the garden and ensuring that everyone is following the correct practices. Experience in the use and maintenance of a wide range of gardening machinery, which ideally the gardener should be capable of maintaining between services.

Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm, with some weekend watering required where needed, with holiday entitlement 20 days + Bank Holidays. Please note a full UK driving license is essential for this position.

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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this vacancy has been unsuccessful.

Tagged as: full time, Gardener, Live Out

An exciting opportunity has arisen for anEstate Gardener to join the gardens within a private residential garden located near Rawdon, West Yorkshire. The garden has recently undergone a redesign, and the owners now require an experienced gardener with a proven track record of managing a horticulturally diverse garden to assist in the ongoing maintenance and development of the garden and grounds. This is a full-time permanent position which will give the successful applicant an opportunity to collaborate with the principal to engage in exciting new projects moving forward.

The 2-acre garden features a formal lawn to the front of the house which is encompassed by mature specimen trees. Extending into the wider garden, there is a large glasshouse which sits above a tiered vegetable plot, there is also a selection of apply, plum and cherry trees. There is also a circular tropical garden centred by a fountain, all of which are surrounded by deciduous woodland and a woodland walk. Currently in progress is the installation of a traditional pavilion as well as a beautiful, natural swimming pond, a project which the successful candidate will be involved in and will help maintain and develop going forward. Another forthcoming project for the Estate Gardener involves the creation of a classic garden at the front of the house, incorporating formal lawns, vibrant flower beds and borders, and a selection of distinctive specimen trees.

Our client seeks an experienced, hard-workinggardener to have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the gardens. Suitable applicants will possess a recognised horticultural qualification, as well as extensive experience in horticulturally diverse gardens in a similar private setting. As such, excellent plant knowledge and technical skills are essential for this position with experience in compost management, propagation, weeding and rejuvenating beds, lawn care and glasshouse work. Chainsaw licenses, PA1 & PA6 sprayers and certification for general gardening machinery are advantageous for this role but not essential. The client is willing to support the successful candidate in order to gain qualifications and certification to further their career as a gardener.

A self-motivated, organised individual with a self-start attitude and proven track record of managing gardens of this nature, with a strong work ethic, ability to work to their own initiative and willingness to work to consistently high standards are qualities which are essential for this role. Candidates will be flexible and willing to extend their duties where needed. As such, this is a physically demanding hands-on position, which requires a fit and strong individual who is comfortable working in all weathers.

The owners are passionate about their garden and are open to ideas the Estate Gardener will have with regards to the management and development of the gardens. The successful applicant will work with the incumbent Property Manager but must also be able to work efficiently on their own as required as well as managing external contractors as needed. They will be responsible for Health & Safety in the garden and ensuring that everyone is following the correct practices. Experience in the use and maintenance of a wide range of gardening machinery, which ideally the gardener should be capable of maintaining between services.

Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm, with some weekend watering required where needed, with holiday entitlement 20 days + Bank Holidays. Please note a full UK driving license is essential for this position.

To find out where and how your personal data is used whilst using our work finding services please view ourprivacy policy.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this vacancy has been unsuccessful.

Tagged as: full time, Gardener, Live Out