Full Time Live Out Gardener
Live out Estate Gardener Job in Surrey Ref: G63
We are looking for an experienced Estate Gardener to be part of a highly skilled and motivated team who are dedicated to delivering extremely high standards on a prestigious family owned estate on the Surrey/Berkshire border. The job entails working largely within a formal garden setting and must have experience with topiary, rose gardens and herbaceous borders. Experience of maintaining newly developed landscapes would be an advantage. Working alongside 3 other gardeners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To undertake all aspects of grounds and garden maintenance
Use of ride-on mowers, strimmer’s, blowers and hedge cutters
Maintenance of hand tools and machinery
To liaise with external contractors and managers as required
Effectively use irrigation systems
Team player
Skills and Competencies:
Broad knowledge of estate gardening
Formal Horticultural qualification
PA1 and PA6 spraying certificate (preferred)
Knowledge of irrigation systems
Good communicator and positive attitude
Highly organised and demonstrate a practical and methodical approach to work, when working independently or within the team.
It is desirable that the candidate has experience in newly developed landscapes
A full UK driving licence is essential. (Preferably clean)
Start date: Flexible for the right candidate
Working week: 5 consecutive day working week, which may require a Saturday or a Sunday working, subject to agreed rota and requirement
Annual leave is 28 days with no entitlement to public holidays.
Salary: £36,000- £42,000 gross per annum with a discretionary annual bonus after completing a success probationary period.