Estate Groundskeeper & Garden Care Specialist

TLC Group; Bushey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee discounts at high street-ret

Discounted gym memberships

Accommodation provided

Job summary

TLC Group is seeking a keen Groundsman to maintain and improve the grounds around a private estate in the Bushey area. The role requires handling lawn care, shrubbery, plant beds, and drainage tasks with occasional larger projects. A driving licence and ability to operate light agricultural equipment are desirable.

The successful candidate will work full time in a friendly environment, receive training, and benefit from a salary and accommodation options. Experience with animals is a plus.

Qualifications

• Applicants should possess horticultural/basic agricultural knowledge.
• General maintenance knowledge is required.
• Able to work with animals and operate small agricultural vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawn on estate to keep it vibrant and healthy.
• Maintain shrubbery and plant beds (soil, seeds, grown plants).
• Cure and maintain hard standing areas (jet wash, sand in gaps).
• Remove leaves, acorns, and twigs to keep grounds clean and safe.
• Maintain drains and gutters to prevent blockages.
• Perform general DIY repairs as needed.
• Operate plant and machinery when required.
• Maintain grazing paddocks and hedgerows.
• Keep woodland in line with forestry regulations.
• Daily maintenance tasks and regular monthly cleaning (interior and exterior).

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Maintenance knowledge

Animal handling

Attention to detail

Tools

Small agricultural vehicles

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

TLC Group is seeking a keen Groundsman to maintain and improve the grounds around a private estate in the Bushey area. The role requires handling lawn care, shrubbery, plant beds, and drainage tasks with occasional larger projects. A driving licence and ability to operate light agricultural equipment are desirable.

The successful candidate will work full time in a friendly environment, receive training, and benefit from a salary and accommodation options. Experience with animals is a plus.