Sole Gardener: 40-Acre Private Estate Grounds

ECG Limited; Battle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A private estate in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Sole Gardener to manage the maintenance of extensive gardens. Responsibilities include hands-on gardening tasks like pruning and lawn care, ensuring the chemical balance of pools, and caring for chickens. The ideal candidate will have significant horticultural knowledge and experience, with a strong focus on detail and organization. This full-time position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years working at a senior level, preferably within a private estate environment.
• Chainsaw licence (CS30/31) and spraying certificates (PA1/PA6) would be advantageous.
• Sound understanding of garden machinery operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and maintenance of the gardens.
• Weeding, pruning, growing fruit and vegetables, and lawn care.
• Cleaning the swimming pool and monitoring the chemical balance.
• Caring for chickens, clearing drains and gutters.

Skills

Excellent plant knowledge

Strong organisational skills

Energy and physical fitness

Attention to detail

Confidence in horticultural practices

Education

Formal horticultural qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Chainsaws

Garden machinery

Job description

A private estate in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Sole Gardener to manage the maintenance of extensive gardens. Responsibilities include hands-on gardening tasks like pruning and lawn care, ensuring the chemical balance of pools, and caring for chickens. The ideal candidate will have significant horticultural knowledge and experience, with a strong focus on detail and organization. This full-time position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000.