Our clientis looking for a practical handson and competent gardener withstrong technical knowledge in horticulture to take ownership ofhigh end manicured gardens and grounds within a country estate inGloucestershire nearCirencester.
Theestate is set in 150 acres with 2 acres ofgarden.
Thecandidate will be comfortable working alone day to day in theirrole but happy to be part of a wider team that may call upon themfrom time to time within the principals country estate. You will bereporting to the Estate manager and must be willing to takeinstruction whenrequired.
Dayto day work will be managed by the individual and Estate Managerand comprise weeding pruning transplanting watering deadheadingmowing and any other non related garden tasks that are asked of bythe Estate Manager on an adhoc basis.
Areasof knowledge/experience required for therole:
* Herbaceousperennials
* Formallawncare
* Ornamentaltreepruning
* Irrigationsystems and wateringpots
* Topiary
* Fruitand Vegpropagation/production
* Groundsmaintenance patio care grit salting paths mowing paddocks chippingbranches
* Competentin use of a range of hand and powertools
* Competentin use of a range of machinery Chainsaw Strimming Knapsack sprayerhedgecutter mowers pressurewasher.
Thisrole would suit a candidate with the skills and mindset ready for astep up to take sole responsibility for a high level garden andgrounds maintenance; or equally suitable for a head gardener whowants no responsibility in people/ teammanagement.
Workingdays and hours are Monday Friday 8am 4pm.
Salarynegotiable according to experience around 35 40k grosspa.
Interviewingnow to start when ideal candidatefound.