Estate Gardener

MorePeople; Stamford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial 6-9 month contract

Open to both employed and self-unemply

Potential for extension or permanent

Flexible working hours depending on季al

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking an Estate Gardener/ Groundskeeper for a large private estate near Uffington. The role covers grounds maintenance, caretaking and basic administration on a 6-9 month contract with potential to extend or go permanent.

Start ASAP; open to employed or self-employed candidates; seasonal hours with flexibility. You will manage lawns, hedges, general estate grounds, report maintenance issues, liaise with contractors, and take ownership of the estate's upkeep.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or estate upkeep.
• Confidence maintaining lawns, hedges and general outdoor areas.
• A practical, hands-on approach and a good work ethic.
• The ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Good organisational skills and basic administrative ability.
• Confidence completing forms and handling written correspondence.
• A flexible approach to working hours and seasonal demands.
• Ideally, you'll live locally to the area or within an easy travelling distance.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining lawns, hedges and general estate grounds.
• Keeping the gardens and surrounding areas tidy and presentable.
• Carrying out general caretaking duties around the main house and wider estate.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues.
• Completing basic administrative tasks, including estate-related forms and correspondence.
• Liaising with contractors and other parties where required.
• Managing your own workload and prioritising tasks throughout the seasons.

Job description

Estate Gardener / Groundskeeper

Location: Uffington, Lincolnshire

Contract: 6 Months Initially with potential to go permanent | Employed or Self-Employed

Hours: Full time - Seasonal Hours

Start Date: ASAP

Private Estate | Grounds Maintenance | Caretaking | Estate Administration

Are you an experienced Gardener or Groundskeeper looking for a varied role on a large private estate?

I'm working with a private estate in Uffington, Oxfordshire, that's urgently looking for someone reliable and hardworking to take responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep of its grounds and buildings.

The estate includes a Grade II listed country house, three tenanted properties and approximately 230 acres of parkland, farmland and woodland.

This is initially a 6-9 month contract, with the potential to extend or become permanent. Both employed and self-employed candidates will be considered.

The Role

You'll be taking over from a long-serving member of staff, helping to keep the estate tidy, maintained and running smoothly ahead of a planned sale.

It's a practical, hands-on role with a mix of grounds maintenance, general caretaking and some basic administration.

Day to day, you'll be involved in:

• Maintaining lawns, hedges and general estate grounds
• Keeping the gardens and surrounding areas tidy and presentable
• Carrying out general caretaking duties around the main house and wider estate
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues
• Completing basic administrative tasks, including estate-related forms and correspondence
• Liaising with contractors and other parties where required
• Managing your own workload and prioritising tasks throughout the seasons

The workload will vary depending on the time of year, with quieter periods during winter and more hours available during the growing season.

About You

The priority is finding someone dependable, hardworking and happy to get stuck in.

You might already be working as an Estate Gardener, Groundskeeper, Grounds Maintenance Operative or Caretaker, or have a similar background in maintaining large grounds or private properties.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or estate upkeep
• Confidence maintaining lawns, hedges and general outdoor areas
• A practical, hands-on approach and a good work ethic
• The ability to work independently without constant supervision
• Good organisational skills and basic administrative ability
• Confidence completing forms and handling written correspondence
• A flexible approach to working hours and seasonal demands
• Ideally, you'll live locally to the area or within an easy travelling distance

Previous private estate experience would be beneficial, but isn't essential. The main thing is finding someone who can be trusted to look after the property and keep everything in good order.

Contract & Benefits

• Initial 6-9 month contract
• Open to both employed and self-employed candidates
• Potential for the position to be extended or made permanent
• Flexible working hours depending on seasonal requirements
• Varied role across a substantial private estate
• Opportunity to work independently and take ownership of the estate's upkeep
• Urgent requirement with an ASAP start preferred