PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT GARDENER | DEVON, WEST ANSTEY, UK;
SALARY: 20-28 GBP/HOUR GROSS
PHS JOB 3030
Perfect Household Staff is proud to present a new opportunity for a professional Gardener to support a lovely, respectful couple residing in the countryside of Devon. The family home consists of a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom main house and a charming 3-bedroom guest cottage, occasionally used for guests and soon to be converted into an Airbnb. While the property is pet-free at present, the couple are planning to introduce animals in the future, including cats, chickens, and potentially donkeys. The surrounding area is peaceful, picturesque, and ideal for candidates who thrive in a rural setting. Given the countryside location, a full UK driving licence is essential.
This is a fantastic part-time live-out position for an experienced and reliable Gardener seeking long-term employment in a private household. The role offers 12–16 hours per week, ideally spread over either three half days (e.g., Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am–1/2pm) or two full days.
Working in a private estate environment involves a wide variety of indoor and outdoor responsibilities. You will be responsible for lawn care, border and bed maintenance, pruning, weed control, composting, and light tree maintenance, alongside basic home repairs and upkeep of the driveway, paths, and patio. As the household expands to include pets, animal care duties will also be introduced.
Our household staffing agency has been assisting professional Gardeners in finding the perfect domestic staff jobs for over 15 years. We are one of the top boutique agencies in the UK specialising in various placements. If you are looking to be employed as a Gardener/Handyperson, you have come to the right place. We will help you to find a fantastic opportunity with a kind and respectful private family.
Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role.
Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time, Live-Out
Working Days: 2 full days or 3 half-days per week
Working Hours: 12–16 hours weekly; schedule to be agreed with the client
Language: Conversational English required
Salary: £20-£28 gross per hour
Location: Devon, West Anstey, UK (driving licence required due to rural location)
Starting Date: 28th of July
Pets/Children: Currently no
Typical Duties Will Include:
* Mowing, edging, feeding and aerating lawns
* Seasonal planting, pruning, and weeding of borders and beds
* Hedge and shrub shaping, light tree pruning and disease monitoring
* Driveway, path and patio care, including washing and clearing debris
* Greenhouse care and seasonal planter maintenance
* Green waste disposal and composting
* Wildlife- and sustainability-conscious practices (e.g. pollinator plants, irrigation upkeep)
* Coordination with external landscapers and specialists as required
* Light handyman tasks: fixing drawers, basic appliance repair, door adjustments
Minimum Requirements:
* 3+ years of private Gardener and/or Handyperson experience
* Two excellent, checkable references
* Full UK driving licence
* Legal right to work in the UK
* Non-smoker
If you are personally interested in this Gardener and Handyperson job or are aware of another potential professional who may be interested in such a vacancy, please apply via the Perfect Household Staff website or email. We are always excited to register new applicants and are happy to answer any questions our candidates may have about current vacancies.
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