Hampton Castle and Hampton Gardens are set within a historic estate with extensive grounds, formal gardens, and ongoing development projects.
We're looking for an Estate Grounds Operative to join our team and play a key role in maintaining and developing the estate. This is a hands-on role for a skilled landscaper and plant operator with proven experience in groundworks, hard and soft landscaping, and estate maintenance. Confidence in operating diggers and dumpers is essential.
This is a full-time position, working five days per week, including some weekend days.
What you'll be doing
* Hard Landscaping – Support estate development projects, including work on a new visitor entrance and parking area.
* Soft Landscaping – Create and maintain planted areas around existing buildings and new developments.
* Garden Maintenance – Carry out routine tasks such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing, weeding, hedge trimming, and mowing.
* Machinery Care – Perform routine maintenance on plant and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
* Health & Safety – Follow all operational procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
What you'll need
* Proven groundworks experience, with confidence in using garden maintenance equipment and operating plant (including diggers and dumpers).
* Chainsaw certification and practical experience using chainsaws safely.
* Ability to read and work from architectural drawings and plans.
* High attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining the estate to the highest standards.
* Strong teamwork skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and physically fit for demanding outdoor work.
The details
* Hours – Full-time, five days per week, including some weekend work.
* Salary – £30,000 - £35,000
* Location – Hampton Estate, Herefordshire
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person