Live in Gardener/Caretaker Job

Greycoat Lumleys; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company is seeking a Live in Gardener/Caretaker near Chichester, requiring a candidate who can manage two properties, handle maintenance tasks, and has driving capabilities. The role includes accommodation in a three-bedroom cottage, a salary of £29,000 gross per annum, and a Monday to Friday working week. Ideal candidates should be hardworking, flexible, and possess a car.

Benefits

Accommodation included

Council tax and utility bills covered

Partner allowed

Qualifications

• Experience as a gardener or groundsman.
• Ability to work alone or in a team.
• Must own a car.

Responsibilities

• Manage hedging and woodland.
• Perform lawn care and garden maintenance.
• Handle handyman duties and liaise with contractors.

Skills

Hedging

Woodland Management

Lawn Care and Maintenance

Garden and Grounds Maintenance

Driving skills

Handyman skills

Job description

Live in Gardener/Caretaker Job near Chichester

Our client requires an experienced, hands on gardener/groundsman/caretaker, who can take care of two of their properties, which are about a 10 minute drive away from each other.

The first property, which is where the accommodation of the ideal candidate will be situated, comprises of 8 acres. The other is 40 acres. The latter does have a full time and a part time groundskeeper to help.

Responsibilities:

• Hedging
• Woodland Management
• Lawn Care and Maintenance
• Garden and Grounds Maintenance
• Occasional driving duties
• Handyman duties such as minor repairs
• Liaising with Contractors
• Fence maintenance
• Use and maintenance of garden machinery
• Responsible for the alarm system

The ideal candidate will be hard working, able to work alone and in a team, be flexible, and a team player. Must own their own car to drive between both properties. No requirement to take equipment between the two as each estate has its allocated machineries and tools.

Working week: Monday to Friday, 40 hour week.

Accommodation: 3 bedroom cottage with council tax and utility bills included. Partner allowed.

Start Date: December 2025

Salary: £29,000 gross per annum

Contact Consultant: Anisa Sykes Lane, Email: [e-mail]