Live out Senior Gardener Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private residence in Buckinghamshire seeks a Live Out Head Gardener to manage extensive grounds, including formal gardens and woodland. This role involves hands-on maintenance of the estate, managing another gardener, and ensuring quality care of the outdoor spaces. Candidates should be experienced and self-motivated, with relevant qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Experienced, hands-on gardener required.
• Self-motivated individual.
• Relevant gardening qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform garden maintenance duties including mowing and trimming.
• Manage another gardener.
• Liaise with contractors.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Tree maintenance

Machinery use and maintenance

Management

Education

Relevant gardening qualifications

Job description

Live out Head Gardener Job in Buckinghamshire

A fantastic opportunity to work for a Private Residence whose Head Gardener is leaving. The estate compromises of 35 acres in total, with 5 acres of woodland and approximately 1 acre of formal garden.

Another Gardener is employed.

Duties

• Garden maintenance duties: lawn mowing, strimming, trimming etc
• Tree maintenance
• Use and maintenance of machinery
• Manage the other gardener
• Flower bed, borders maintenance etc
• Liaising with contractors

The ideal Gardener would be experienced, hands on and self-motivated. A gardener with some degree of relevant qualifications is highly desirable.

Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: 8am – 5pm with flexibility

Drivers: Yes

Start: June / July

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 gpa, depending on experience and qualifications

Consultant: Georgia Lester

Vacancy Number: 156488