Estate Gardener: Creative Planting & Grounds Mastery

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

Job summary

A private country estate is seeking an Experienced Gardener to maintain and enhance their 8-acre garden on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border. Responsibilities include general maintenance, planting, and innovative gardening projects. Ideal candidates will have horticultural knowledge, experience with gardening machinery, and a passion for creating beautiful landscapes. A driving licence and flexibility are essential. This role provides a unique opportunity to work on a picturesque estate and make a significant impact on its gardens.

Qualifications

• Experience working on a private country estate.
• PA1 & PA6 preferred but training can be given.
• Chainsaw licence and experience.

Responsibilities

• Weeding and seasonal pruning and planting.
• Hedge cutting.
• Lawn mowing and border edging.
• Pond maintenance.
• Propagation of seeds and cuttings.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Gardening machinery

Job description

A private country estate is seeking an Experienced Gardener to maintain and enhance their 8-acre garden on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border. Responsibilities include general maintenance, planting, and innovative gardening projects. Ideal candidates will have horticultural knowledge, experience with gardening machinery, and a passion for creating beautiful landscapes. A driving licence and flexibility are essential. This role provides a unique opportunity to work on a picturesque estate and make a significant impact on its gardens.