Overview
A Gardener / Housekeeper couple are sought to manage the gardening and housekeeping duties at a private residence south of Newbury. Accommodation is provided as a detached modern 3-bedroom bungalow with utilities included.
The property is an 8-bedroom listed building set within 15 acres of grounds, including paddocks, formal gardens, orchard, beds and borders, a small glasshouse, lawns and woodland. There are terraces, hedging, a kitchen garden with raised beds, a tennis court, pool with pool house and a variety of mature trees and seasonal features.
Gardener responsibilities
* Maintenance of the gardens and seasonal planting, with upgrading of borders to a high horticultural standard.
* Develop ideas to create additional borders and a pond; manage well-established lawns, hedges, shrubs and topiary; operate a robot mower for formal lawns and a tractor mower for the wildflower meadow.
* Ensure the barn and workshop are tidy and well-organised; manage external contractors as required.
Qualifications and skills
* Ideally hold RHS Level 2 or equivalent; strong plant knowledge and technical gardening skills.
* Experience using garden machinery; certification for chainsaw use and spraying (PA1 & PA6) would be advantageous.
* Willingness to take responsibility for engaging and supervising external contractors.
Housekeeper duties
* High-attention cleaning to a high standard, including laundry, changing beds, polishing wooden floors and silver, and preparing the house for family return or guests; assist with occasional party preparation and clear-up.
* Occasional driving and some food shopping for the house; cooking for parties would be an asset.
Working hours and expectations
The working hours are approximately 20 hours per week with flexibility to work weekends; time off in lieu or overtime can be arranged. On-site security presence when owners are away and occasional care of the family dog (labrador).
The couple should work independently with initiative; major tasks require prior approval.
Requirements
* Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (a car will be provided for work-related travel).
* DBS check required prior to commencement.
Salary, location and reference
SALARY: Gardener circa £35,000 and Housekeeper £20 – £25 / hour
LOCATION: Newbury, Berkshire
JOB No: EC69737
How to apply
If this gardener / housekeeper couple vacancy is of interest, please apply below or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510, or email info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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