Head Gardener Private / Residential
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Location Romsey Suburbs
The Role
Looking for a personable and reliable Head Gardener with excellent DIY skills to come on board to support and maintain a beautiful estate in the suburbs of Romsey, Hampshire.
The estate consists of a 6-bedroom home, situated with 18 acres of stunning woodland, formal and informal gardens and paddocks with domestic livestock including horses and ponies.
It is of paramount importance for the successful candidate to have an abundance of Trade and DIY skills, be a self starter and always be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Trustworthiness, reliability, resilience, integrity and common sense are essential in this position.
This will be a varied role and include property and grounds maintenance, some horticulture, agriculture, and woodland work. It is hoped that applicants possess the vast majority of the skills we are looking for but full training will be provided on some aspects of the role if required.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
General maintenance of gardens, fencing, woodland, small lake and the main residence and small buildings within the grounds to a high standard. Working closely with the contracted gardener.
Maintenance around the grounds and property (trades experience a clear advantage but not totally essential)
Maintenance of garden and plant machinery
Maintenance of swimming pool and other leisure facilities (training can be given)
Renewable energy heating Biomass and Log burner (training can be given)
Assisting contractors and suppliers
Occasional driving for the family and care of vehicles
Experience
Proven experience within a similar role in the past
Ability to deal with basic electrical or plumbing related tasks.
Experience with tractors, plant and garden machinery and tooling (ideally alongside relevant qualifications)
Full UK Driving Licence (including towing)
Can do attitude with an ability to problem solve and turn their hand to most types of DIY and maintenance focused tasks.
My client offers a competitive salary and benefits alongside a superb working environment within a friendly and supportive team. There is also an option for a live in role if preferred. xsngvjr
The position is full time and permanent nature but all candidates that possess the right skills and attitude will be considered, including experienced operatives who may be looking for slightly reduced hours.