Estate Gardener
From Privare Advertiser .
Estate Gardener Vacancy
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Estate Gardener to join our small, friendly team, caring for a beautiful private estate in the New Forest, Hampshire. Working alongside an experienced team. You’ll help maintain and develop the gardens, ensuring they continue to thrive. This hands-on role covers all aspects of gardening and greenhouse management.
Set within parkland, pasture, and woodland, the estate features a Grade II listed home surrounded by a recently redeveloped walled garden and pleasure grounds. The gardens include vibrant perennial borders, formal lawns, and a newly established orchard that is in the process of being nurtured and developed. The estate also has a productive kitchen garden, complete with fruit cages and a spacious greenhouse, supplying fresh produce throughout the year.
What You’ll Be Doing:
– Lawn care, pruning, planting, and maintaining flower borders.
– Greenhouse and vegetable garden management.
– Tree and shrub care, pest control, and plant health monitoring.
– Leaf clearance, watering, and seasonal maintenance.
– Supporting the Head Gardener with new planting projects.
– Safe operation and maintenance of garden machinery and tools.
Essential:
– Minimum of 5 years of gardening experience in a similar role.
– A strong work ethic and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
– A valid driver’s license (due to the estate’s rural location).
– Health & Safety and CHOSHH knowledge.
What We Offer:
– Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, with occasional weekend work (In the Summer months, time off in Lieu).
– Salary range £30,000- £35,000 per annum DOE.
– PPE provided.
– A welcoming and supportive team in a beautiful working environment.
As this is a private estate, discretion and respect for the owners’ privacy are important. If you’re passionate about gardening and looking for a fulfilling, hands-on role in a stunning setting, we’d love to hear from you!
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