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Our clients, based in Devon, are seeking a dedicated and experienced Permanent Live-out Gardener/Handyperson. They are looking for someone to help care for their garden, maintain their home, and support future plans for animals and outdoor structures. This is a long-term role for someone who loves plants, nature, and enjoys hands-on, purposeful work in a peaceful, private environment.
Key Responsibilities to include but not limited to:
* Lawn care: mowing, edge trimming, seasonal feeding, scarifying, weed control, and reseeding
* Beds & borders: weeding, deadheading, pruning, soil conditioning, mulching, and seasonal planting
* Shrubs & hedges: shaping, pruning, and managing overgrowth or disease
* Light tree care: light pruning and monitoring for disease/structural issues
* Paths & patios: blowing leaves, washing surfaces, controlling weeds
* Green waste: composting or removing debris, chipping/mulching when needed
* Planters/greenhouse: watering, feeding, refreshing, pest watch
* Wildlife & sustainability: use of natural methods, habitat-friendly planting, composting, and irrigation systems
* Landscape projects: gravel/mulch top-ups, plant relocation, coordinating with specialists
* Minor repairs around the home (eg, broken windows, doors, drawers)
* Occasional support with small builds like a chicken coop or fenced animal area
Animal Care (Future):
* Assist with caring for future pets: cats, dogs, chickens, donkeys
* Help maintain animal shelters and outdoor enclosures
Candidate Requirements:
* Highly experienced in gardening and plant care
* Professional, discreet, and respectful of privacy
* Attentive to detail and able to work independently
* Comfortable around fine art and delicate furnishings
* Kind, reliable, and eager to care for a property like it’s your own
Preferred Experience:
* Previous work on estates, farms, or with animals
* Skills in landscape design and basic carpentry
Requirements:
* Minimum 3–4 years of gardening/handyperson experience in private households
* Non-smoker preferred
* Use of non-toxic, environmentally friendly products whenever possible
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