Private Estate Groundskeeper | Flexible Hours & Growth

MorePeople; Stamford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial 6-9 month contract

Open to both employed and self-unemply

Potential for extension or permanent

Flexible working hours depending on季al

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking an Estate Gardener/ Groundskeeper for a large private estate near Uffington. The role covers grounds maintenance, caretaking and basic administration on a 6-9 month contract with potential to extend or go permanent.

Start ASAP; open to employed or self-employed candidates; seasonal hours with flexibility. You will manage lawns, hedges, general estate grounds, report maintenance issues, liaise with contractors, and take ownership of the estate's upkeep.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or estate upkeep.
• Confidence maintaining lawns, hedges and general outdoor areas.
• A practical, hands-on approach and a good work ethic.
• The ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Good organisational skills and basic administrative ability.
• Confidence completing forms and handling written correspondence.
• A flexible approach to working hours and seasonal demands.
• Ideally, you'll live locally to the area or within an easy travelling distance.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining lawns, hedges and general estate grounds.
• Keeping the gardens and surrounding areas tidy and presentable.
• Carrying out general caretaking duties around the main house and wider estate.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues.
• Completing basic administrative tasks, including estate-related forms and correspondence.
• Liaising with contractors and other parties where required.
• Managing your own workload and prioritising tasks throughout the seasons.

Job description

MorePeople is seeking an Estate Gardener/ Groundskeeper for a large private estate near Uffington. The role covers grounds maintenance, caretaking and basic administration on a 6-9 month contract with potential to extend or go permanent.

Start ASAP; open to employed or self-employed candidates; seasonal hours with flexibility. You will manage lawns, hedges, general estate grounds, report maintenance issues, liaise with contractors, and take ownership of the estate's upkeep.