Experienced Gardener

ECG Limited; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A country estate is seeking an Experienced Gardener to maintain and enhance the beautiful garden on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border. This full-time position involves both general maintenance and creative duties, requiring strong horticultural knowledge and experience with gardening machinery. Ideal candidates will be punctual, flexible, and self-motivated with the ability to work well with others. The role offers a salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience and includes various gardening responsibilities in a scenic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working on a private country estate.
• PA1 & PA6 certificates preferred but training can be given.
• Ability to teach and train less experienced gardeners.

Responsibilities

• Weeding and seasonal pruning and planting.
• Hedge cutting and lawn mowing.
• Pond maintenance and propagation of seeds.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to work in all weathers

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Tools

Gardening machinery

Chainsaw

Job description

Experienced Gardener – Vacancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced Gardener with the enthusiasm for creating a beautiful garden on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border. The position is full time, permanent and would suit a friendly and knowledgeable all-round gardener with plenty of vision and creative talent.

Our garden is a typical country garden set over approximately 8 acres on the Suffolk /Cambridgeshire border. The job will be full of variety and although there will be a lot of the usual general garden maintenance of weeding, pruning, mowing, strimming and hedge cutting, there will also be a creative and innovative side. You will be encouraged to plan and maintain good compost heaps and work to improve our soil structure. You will be allowed to plan new areas of planting and to trial your own ideas. We run a small wedding venue in our grounds so it will also be important that the successful applicant has a good eye for detail and a pleasant manner around people. Also on the estate are a couple of holiday Lets that would be gardened alongside the main garden.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, ambitious, flexible, and willing to extend their duties where needed. This is a physically demanding position which requires a fit and strong individual who is comfortable working in all weathers. Experience in the use and maintenance of a wide range of gardening machinery is essential. PA1/PA6 spray certificates and chainsaw certificates would be an advantage although training can be given. A driving licence is required for the role due to the rural locality of the estate and the need to travel between the different areas on the estate. You will need to be organised, able to plan and prioritise your workload, have good communications skills and the ability to work alongside others. The working hours are 8 am to 5pm with an hour for lunch. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate who would like to work on a country estate and wants to really make a difference to a garden.

In summary duties include:

• Weeding and seasonal pruning and planting.
• Hedge cutting.
• Lawn mowing and border edging.
• Pond maintenance.
• Propagation of seeds and cuttings.
• Planting of annuals, perennials, bulbs & shrubs.
• Assist in day to day maintenance of sheds and greenhouses.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.
• Ensure all tools & materials are well maintained.

Candidate requirements:

• Horticultural knowledge.
• Experience working on a private country estate.
• A desire to develop and learn.
• Driver essential.
• PA1 & PA6 preferred but training can be given.
• Chain saw licence and experience.
• Teach and train apprentices or less experienced gardeners.
• Be punctual, reliable, flexible, and self-motivated.

Salary

Up to £35,000 DOE