Live out or Live in Groundsman Job in Buckinghamshire
A fantastic opportunity to work as a Groundsman within a large team on a stunning estate in Buckinghamshire. The client is seeking a skilled Groundskeeper who is adept at both hands-on tasks and managing external contractors to maintain and enhance our estate.
Responsibilities:
1. Assume full responsibility for the upkeep of all Estate landscape areas including mature woodlands, lawns, fields, pond, and a developing wildflower meadow.
2. Be instrumental in the development of these specialist landscapes by introducing and maintaining new planting, flowers and trees
3. Maintain and nurture the produce garden and orchard, ensuring healthy growth of vegetables and fruits
4. Maintain and nurture the cutting garden ensuring healthy growth of all flowers and vegetation.
5. Maintain lawns and gardens using mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment.
6. Manage and carry out tasks relating to soil health, including mulching, composting, and fertilization.
7. Perform seasonal garden tasks such as pruning, trimming, and leaf clean-up.
8. Maintain paths, driveways, and other hard landscaping to ensure safety and aesthetic appeal.
9. Understand the complex requirements of large specialist trees and be instrumental in their care and management
10. Operate and maintain a range of machinery and tools, including tractors, chainsaws, and irrigation equipment.
11. Monitor the health of plants and trees, and treat pests, diseases, and other plant issues.
12. Implement wildlife management strategies to handle the presence of pheasants, squirrels, deer, and other local wildlife, ensuring a balanced ecosystem and minimizing damage to the grounds
13. Manage irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use, including scheduling planned and unplanned servicing
14. Assist with the planning and execution of new landscape projects.
15. Ensure all outdoor furniture and decorative elements are clean and well-maintained.
16. Work with other staff on estate and wider family office to coordinate larger maintenance or construction projects.
17. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and preservation of local wildlife.
18. Ensure integrity of property perimeter fencing and hedging
19. Report on functionality of estate gateways and assist with scheduling planned and unplanned maintenance and servicing
Qualifications:
20. Proven groundskeeping experience, ideally in a large estate or public park.
21. Strong horticultural and landscape maintenance knowledge.
22. Proficiency in operating landscaping machinery and hand tools.
23. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
24. Experience managing external contractors and coordinating work projects.
25. Horticulture or landscape management qualifications are advantageous.
26. Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork and contractor liaison.
27. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
28. Offer dependent upon receipt of a clean Enhanced DBS Check (to be organised by employer)
Start: ASAP
Working days & hours: Monday to Friday, 40-45 hours a week
Accommodation if required: Studio flat on the estate. No pets allowed
Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 gross per annum, depending on experience and if the candidate lives in or out
Consultant: Georgia Lester
Vacancy Number: 115965