Our client, a large private estate near Marlow, is looking for a skilled Groundskeeper to join their team.
The successful individual will be adept at both hands-on tasks and also managing external contractors alongside the Senior Groundskeeper to maintain and enhance the estate.
This is a permanent full time role, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. The salary is £30k - £40k depending on skills and experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous groundskeeping experience to develop their career.
We would be looking for someone who preferably has some knowledge of upkeep of vegetable growing and cutting gardens.
Responsibilities:
1. Maintain and nurture the produce garden and orchard, ensuring healthy growth of vegetables and fruits
2. Maintain and nurture the cutting garden ensuring healthy growth of all flowers and vegetation.
3. Maintain lawns and gardens using mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment.
4. Manage and carry out tasks relating to soil health, including mulching, composting, and fertilization.
5. Share responsibility for the upkeep of all Estate landscape areas including mature woodlands, lawns, fields, pond, and a developing wildflower meadow.
6. Perform seasonal garden tasks such as pruning, trimming, and leaf clean-up.
7. Maintain paths, driveways, and other hard landscaping to ensure safety and aesthetic appe...