Experienced Gardener
From English Country Gardeners
Working For: English Country Gardeners
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Gardener to manage, maintain and enhance the beautiful gardens and grounds of a private Grade II listed Georgian property located in the Southeast of Bath. The vacancy is part time, self-employed 3 days per week with the assistance of a part time gardener or potentially 4 days per week if required.
The well-established 9 acres gardens surrounding the main house comprise of well-maintained formal gardens featuring a walled garden with rose garden, herbaceous borders, productive kitchen garden, cutting garden, espalier trees and greenhouse. There is an orchard, with brook and wildflower meadow, a field (with seasonal grazing) with wooded copse, lawns, mixed beds, woodland walk and extensive yew and hornbeam hedging. Other areas include a swimming pool, compost areas and bonfire.
The Gardener will be involved in all aspects of garden maintenance, plus any enhancements, using a primarily organic approach. Regular gardening duties to include plant establishment, propagation and management; cultivation and harvesting of fruit and veg; species specific pruning; hedge cutting; weeding; crop rotation; general health, pest and disease control; tending to herbaceous borders; plant identification; composting.
Additional duties as part of the role include ground keeping such as chopping firewood; overseeing bonfires; rodent control; gutter clearance; basic machinery and pool maintenance; and ad hoc garden event support. The Gardener will occasionally oversee contractors (e.g. tree surgeon) and a Part-time assistant gardener.
Applicants will have all round seasonal gardening experience and must be happy to work outside in all weathers. A formal horticultural qualification is desirable (RHS Level 2 or equivalent) and / or proven extensive and relevant expertise in a similar setting. The role requires the experienced operation of wide range of garden machinery, including strimmer, flail mower, ride on and pedestrian mowers, chain saw, hedge trimmers and more. The successful candidate will have the appropriate proficiency, and where necessary licenses, to operate the range of gardening related machinery and processes such as spraying. A clear understanding of the relevant Health & Safety legislation, Manual handling, and risk assessment associated with gardening work is important.
A valid driving license and own vehicle is essential due to the location of the property. A Gun license is desirable.
This exciting role would suit an experienced gardener with a proven track record of managing a horticulturally diverse garden to assist in the ongoing maintenance and development of the garden and grounds.
SALARY: £30 / hour – 3 days / week
LOCATION: Southeast of Bath
JOB No: EC64075
If this Experienced Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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