Sole Gardener
An enthusiastic and hands-on Sole Gardener is required on a full time and permanent basis to maintain and develop the gardens of a beautiful private Estate situated near Weybridge, Surrey. The property is set within approximately 4 acres and includes various formal lawns, mixed herbaceous planting, formally clipped yew and Buxus, wildflower area, pleached hedging, small vegetable garden, greenhouse, several espalier trained fruit trees and wall trained roses.
The gardens also contain a swimming pool and tennis court which are generally maintained by contractors. This is a sole gardener position; however, the successful candidate will be required to manage additional contractors when required. Although this garden is established there is plenty of opportunity for the new sole gardener to make an impression as the owners are open to new ideas with regards to its development.
The Sole Gardener will have a hands-on role in the daily care and continuous development of the garden. They will be confident planning and executing the seasonal maintenance of the gardens. The ideal candidate will have an academic horticultural qualification and at least 5 years’ experience working on a private estate. He / She will be able to identify a wide range of plants, pests and diseases, soil conditions, together with knowledge of their requirements to thrive. Ideally candidates will have experience maintaining herbaceous borders, topiary, and wildflower meadows. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, physically fit, and confident working autonomously.
This is an excellent opportunity and would suit someone with a vision for maintaining and enhancing the garden as required. There is a wide range of garden machinery available for use and the gardener will have the ability to operate and carry out basic maintenance of the garden machinery. Generally, the gardens are maintained without the need for pesticides however, PA1 & PA6 qualifications would be useful for the control of weeds on the hard surfaces.
SALARY: Up to £30,000 DOE
LOCATION: Weybridge, Surrey
JOB No: EC55324
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Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener required
An enthusiastic and hands-on Senior Gardener is required to manage the gardens of a beautiful private estate situated between East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells. This is an exciting position for someone looking to be an integral part of the ongoing design, development and maintenance of the gardens and grounds of the estate.
This historic country house is part of an estate spanning 75 acres, including extensive gardens and woodland. Surrounding this stunning property, the formal gardens include herbaceous borders, informal and formal plantings, with formal and informal lawns, a walled kitchen garden, glasshouse, fruit and specimen tree planting, arboreta, and parkland.
The gardens are currently mid-way through a period of enhancement and redesign, working with an external landscape designer, with the intent to bring the private gardens up to the very highest horticultural standard. The owner is now seeking a Senior Gardener who will work closely on managing and enhancing the extensive garden and associated grounds.
The ideal candidates will have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with a friendly disposition. They will be self-motivated as well as possessing the initiative to work with and supervise the other full-time gardener. They will possess the initiative to plan and complete projects in consultation with the estate owners, working as part of a team in a family environment. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and prioritising the garden work schedule and ensure that they are compliant with Health and safety at all times.
Applicants must have thorough knowledge of plant types and excellent plant identification skills. Experience with various planting schemes as well as detailed knowledge of tree, lawn and plant maintenance is essential. They will have a minimum level 2 horticultural qualification and be confident with their specialist knowledge such as pest and disease management and nutritional deficiencies. Demonstrable experience of managing a large private garden, with all that entails including coordinating external contractors where appropriate will be important. Duties will include maintenance of the grounds to the highest standards therefore a sound knowledge of garden machinery and their use and maintenance is important. PA1/PA6 spraying certificates are required and CS30/31 chainsaw certificates would be an advantage for basic tree work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Gardener to manage the maintenance and development of a beautiful and diverse garden during this continued and exciting time of enhancement.
SALARY: Up to £32,000 DOE
LOCATION: Between East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells
JOB No: EC55294
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Gardener
Gardener required
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking and passionate gardener who is eager to both apply and develop their hands on horticultural skills and knowledge, working closely with a team of gardeners to maintain and develop a beautiful private estate located between East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells.
This historic country house is part of an estate spanning 75 acres, including extensive gardens and woodland. Surrounding this stunning property, the formal gardens include herbaceous borders, informal and formal plantings, with formal and informal lawns, a walled kitchen garden, glasshouse, fruit and specimen tree planting, arboreta and parkland.
The gardens are currently mid-way through a period of enhancement and redesign, working with an external landscape designer, with the intent to bring the private gardens up to the very highest horticultural standard. The Gardener will assist in the maintenance and development of the garden and grounds, working closely with the gardening team to enhance the extensive gardens, while applying their horticultural skills and continuing to develop their abilities.
Applicants will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating a willingness to learn while being proactive and energetic. They will posses the ability to take instruction, completing tasks while working in a team, contributing to a positive and friendly working environment.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of plant types and good plant identification skills. Duties will include maintenance of the grounds and gardens to the highest possible standards, therefore experience in the use of basic garden machinery is necessary. Demonstrable knowledge of tree, lawn and plant maintenance is essential, with any horticultural qualifications and tickets such as PA1/PA6 spraying or CS30/31 chainsaw certificates being advantageous but not essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Gardener to assist in the maintenance and development of a beautiful and diverse garden during this continued and exciting time of enhancement.
SALARY: Up to £26,000
LOCATION: Between East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells.
JOB No: EC55293
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Gardener / Groundsperson
An exciting vacancy has emerged for an ambitious and driven individual to join a small gardening team on a prestigious, yet discrete private estate in West Oxfordshire. Working closely alongside the existing team, as well as wider estate staff, the successful candidate will assist in the maintenance of the gardens of the house, ancillary properties and outlying family accommodation to achieve the highest horticultural standards possible year round.
This is a substantial Estate comprising arable and livestock farming, woodlands, 150 acres of parkland and a number of residential properties. The private gardens surrounding the main house cover roughly 8-acres including a walled garden, rose garden, large amounts of topiary, herbaceous borders, formal lawns, a lake, and a greenhouse. A Kitchen Garden is currently in developmental stages with a view to produce a range fruit and vegetables on a small scale for the main house in the near future; therefore, those with experience and a keen interest in kitchen gardening are urged to apply. In addition to the main house, there are also 3 other large properties and some community gardens which are less formal but still maintained to a very high standard.
The main duties of the Gardener/Groundsperson will include border maintenance, grass cutting, pruning, hedge trimming, strimming, spraying, lake management, leaf clearance, care of garden furniture including ornaments and other gardening tasks associated with an estate garden of this stature. Applicants for this role will hold their PA1/PA6 spraying certificates, alongside a valid chainsaw certificate. A recognised horticultural qualification is advantageous, but not essential; however a keen interest and passion for horticulture is a must.
The Client is keen to promote a friendly and rewarding working environment, being willing to support the successful candidate in the development of their skills and experience in order to advance in the country house garden sector, including the opportunity for relevant professional and personal development training.
The estate owns a portfolio of properties on the estate, therefor accommodation is available on site if the successful candidate wishes to occupy a rental property.
Working hours are anticipated to comprise of a 39hr week, on a Monday to Friday basis. Some weekend flexibility will be required in order to prepare the estate for certain events, however this on an infrequent basis.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.
SALARY: £29,000
LOCATION: WEST OXFORDSHIRE
JOB No: EC54569
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Sole Gardener
Sole Gardener required
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Sole Gardener to join the garden and grounds of a beautiful private estate located near Altrincham, Greater Manchester. The owner now requires a skilled gardener with additional handy person qualities to assist in the ongoing maintenance and development of the gardens and grounds.
The stunning 5-acre gardens feature expansive manicured formal lawns, mixed herbaceous shrub borders, specimen tree planting, formal Buxus and yew hedging and an artificial tennis court. There is also a glass house with raised beds which the owners are hoping the successful candidate will develop into a small functioning kitchen garden supplying a range of fruit and vegetables for the main house. Neighbouring the house is a large wooded area with a selection of beech, sycamore and ash trees. The owners moved into this beautiful property roughly 5 years ago and build the house and gardens from scratch.
Our client seeks a highly skilled Gardener to help maintain the gardens on a year-round basis. Applicants should ideally possess an academic horticultural qualification, such as an RHS level 2 or equivalent, combined with several years’ experience working in a similar role. As such, excellent plant knowledge and technical skills are essential for this position with experience in propagation. General maintenance duties will include but are not limited to pruning, planting, weeding, mowing, strimming, and edging. The owners are open to ideas the Gardener will have with regards to the improvement and development of the gardens.
In addition to gardening responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to be fully competent in maintenance and Groundsperson activities, which include but are not limited to, power washing the paths and driveway, monitoring irrigation, leaf blowing, raking, digging, managing compost and providing logs for the main house. As such, this is a physically demanding position which requires a fit and strong individual who is also flexible in their work to provide assistance around the house when required. Other general duties will include occasional chauffeuring and valeting of the owners’ cars when needed as well as taking them for MOT’s and services.
Management of external contractors will be an additional feature of this position and therefore previous experience in doing so will be advantageous for prospective candidates. Applicants should be physically fit and with a ‘can do’ attitude. A self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic, ability to work to their own initiative and willingness to work to consistently high standards are qualities which are essential for this role.
A full, clean UK driving license, previous experience in the use and maintenance of a wide range of gardening machinery including PA1 and PA6 spraying, and chainsaw certification are desirable for this position but are not essential; however, external contractors are to be used for larger works. A van is provided on site should the Gardener need to run errands. The house is well equipped with machinery, which the gardener should be capable of maintaining between services.
The hours of work for this position are 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Holiday entitlement is 25 days plus Bank Holidays. Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS and reference checks.
SALARY: Up to £33,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Altrincham, Greater Manchester
JOB No: EC55034
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Sole Gardener
Sole Gardener required
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sole Gardener to join the garden and grounds of a beautiful private estate located near Leatherhead, Surrey on behalf of the welcoming owners. Applications are sought from qualified professionals with experience of managing private gardens autonomously, with the willingness and ability to undertake general estate maintenance duties as required. The long-serving and much-loved existing gardener has created a fantastic opportunity for a new employee to join the estate on a full-time permanent basis.
The estate covers a total of 38-acres, of which 20-acres are wonderful ancient mixed woodland. The remaining garden comprises of many elements including expansive formal lawns, mixed herbaceous borders, acrylic championship tennis court, a natural pond and wildflower areas. Also on site is well maintained hornbeam and beech hedges, topiary, a cutting garden that grows a wide mixture of dahlias and roses, and a greenhouse which is a lovely hobby for the owners to get stuck into when they can. The gardens are fairly new, and they were designed and implemented approximately 2 years ago after being sculpted from a complete blank canvas.
Our client seeks a skilled Gardener to help maintain the gardens on a year-round basis. Applicants should ideally possess an academic horticultural qualification, such as an RHS level 2 or equivalent, combined with several years’ experience working in a similar role. As such, excellent plant knowledge and technical skills are essential for this position with experience in propagation. General maintenance duties will include but are not limited to pruning, planting, weeding, mowing, strimming, and edging. Being a newly established garden, the owners are open to ideas the new Gardener will have with regards to the development of the gardens.
In addition to gardening responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to be fully competent in maintenance and Groundsperson activities, which include but are not limited to, power washing the paths and driveway, monitoring irrigation, leaf blowing, raking, digging, and managing compost. Occasional cleaning of cars may be required as part of the handyperson aspect of the role, as will some basic duties within the main house such as assisting with deliveries and some basic DIY duties. The owners also have chickens and rabbits, therefore when the owners are away some care of the animals will be required. As such, this is a physically demanding position which requires a fit and strong individual who is comfortable working in all weathers.
Management of external contractors will be an additional feature of this position and therefore previous experience in doing so will be advantageous for prospective candidates. A self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic, ability to work to their own initiative and willingness to work to consistently high standards are qualities which are essential for this role.
The house is fully equipped with a wide range of machinery, therefore experience in the use and general maintenance of such, including experience of using chainsaws is essential for this role.
Working hours will comprise 40-hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. Holiday entitlement includes 20-days per annum plus public Bank Holidays, increasing by one day annually up to a maximum of 28 days. A full UK driving licence and your own transport is required for this role. Please the successful candidate will be subject to both security and reference checks.
SALARY: Up to £35,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Leatherhead, Surrey
JOB No: EC55010
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Gardener
Gardener required
An excellent opportunity has arisen on a private estate in Surrey, for an experienced Gardener to focus on the general maintenance aspects of the 12-acre garden, under the direction of a very talented and knowledgeable Head Gardener. This role would suit a physically fit and experienced gardener with excellent attention to detail and a desire to take on a full-time permanent role on a stunning private estate. There is scope for modernising and developing the garden, therefore candidates with thoughts and ideas with regards to improving the garden are welcome.
The mature 12-acre private garden is situated approximately 1.5 miles from Haslemere train station and comprises expansive lawns, mixed herbaceous and shrub borders, a natural pond and associated planting, a collection of rhododendrons, azalea, and camellia. Also, within the historic garden is a mature pinetum with an impressive selection of native and exotic trees including conifers, sequoias, mature pines and much more. A truly impressive collection of trees with at least 20 champion trees which are recognised by The Tree Register. The gardens also once featured 1920’s Gertrude Jekyll rock garden and hot border, of which the backbone of the original design still remains. Surrounding the house is a variety of grasses with mixed herbaceous. They are trying to modernise the area around the house going down to the existing garden to blend in with the existing mature garden. There is also a greenhouse which is used for propagating when required and storing plants for container displays.
Applicants for this position should be able to demonstrate experience and competence in garden maintenance tasks such as hedge cutting, lawn care/mowing, weed control, basic pruning techniques, and the safe operation of a range of garden tools and machinery. Spray certificates (PA1/PA6) and chainsaw certificates are desirable but are not essential. The successful applicant will report to the Head Gardener and will complete the small team of three, currently comprising the Head Gardener and one Assistant Gardener.
Applicants for this position should have experience in each of the above areas and must be flexible and helpful in their approach to private estate gardening. The grounds and gardens contain steep terrain; therefore candidates must be physically fit and happy to work outside in all weathers. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 with a 1-hour lunch break and additional morning break. The position is offered with 20-days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays. Candidates must live within commuting distance of the property as accommodation is not provided.
SALARY: £27,000 - £29,000 DOE
LOCATION: Haslemere, Surrey
JOB No: EC54701
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Skilled Gardener
Skilled Gardener required
An incredible opportunity has become available for an experienced hands-on skilled gardener at a large country house with extensive grounds near Winchester, Hampshire. The role would be to work alongside an existing long serving gardener on a full time and permanent basis.
These beautiful and diverse roughly 8-acre gardens consist of multiple elements including a walled garden, rose garden, pond garden, orchard, paddock, greenhouses for propagation work and extensive lawns for both ride on and fine mowing; hedges, herbaceous and mixed borders, shrubs and a variety of young and mature trees. The property also has a swimming pool and tennis court on the grounds which would need to be cared for by the successful candidate.
The skilled gardener will work alongside the current gardener to maintain the garden to the high horticultural standard it currently is at. The successful candidate will be equally responsible for the general maintenance such as the mowing, weeding, hedge cutting, strimming, and pruning, as well as maintain the specialised areas such as the walled garden, borders and taking the lead on the finer horticultural aspects of the garden.
The position would suit a gardener with a real passion for horticulture and has a good eye for detail. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, physically fit, and enthusiastic. The possession of PA1 / PA6 spraying certificates and chainsaw tickets would be advantageous, however, the owners would be willing to support the training if required. The ability to operate a range of garden machinery is essential for the role as well as a full UK driving licence.
Working hours are anticipated to be 08:30 – 16:00 in the winter and 08:30 – 17:00 in the summer with the possibility for some flexibility, this includes an hour lunch break and a further 30 minute tea break, Monday to Friday.
SALARY: Up to £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Hampshire
JOB No: EC54711
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Junior Gardener
Junior Gardener required
Job Ref T707
Existing for over 20 years, our client is a well-established landscape design and build company based in Surrey with an impeccable reputation within the industry. The director of the business is a multi-award-winning garden designer, who works alongside clients and their expert team to design and build beautiful outdoor spaces. Their style focuses on combining contemporary design with soft, cottage-style planting for their all-domestic clients. Due to their increasing popularity, they are now looking for a Junior Gardener to join the team who can grow and develop into an experienced gardener under the guidance of their existing team of knowledgeable horticulturalists.
The Job:
Duties of the Junior Gardener will include the maintenance and upkeep of domestic gardens as well as assisting in the installations of new designs. This position is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to gain good technical gardening skills, establish a good working knowledge of plants and garden machinery and the role will involve the use of a range of horticultural machinery. It is important that applicants are enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative as well as in a team environment. Tasks will include the following:
- Maintaining gardens to the highest standard of horticultural practice
- Plant and border maintenance
- Planting, pruning, weeding and mulching
- Exceptional attention to detail and a pro-active approach to work
- Liaising with customers and staff
- Be aware of health and safety on site
Key Skills:
The person appointed will be working within a small team, and when necessary, on a sole basis. It’s important that candidates have good communication skills, combined with a pro-active and flexible approach to their duties. The ideal candidate will hold:
- Existing plant knowledge with a horticultural qualification; this is desirable but not essential
- Exceptional attention to detail, have a creative flare and a passion for learning
- Be punctual, tidy in appearance and have good “common sense”
Please note that a full clean driving licence is essential for this role
Working hours for this post are 7:30am-5pm Monday to Friday with a 30-minute break.
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Maintenance Team Leader
Maintenance Team Leader required
Job Ref M003
Our client and its sister company, specialise in the Design and Build of luxury residential Gardens and Landscape projects in the super prime residential market. As a company renowned within the industry, they are expected to deliver faultless service standards to the most discerning of clientele. Growth of the aftersales and client care division requires the strengthening of the Project delivery teams on site with the appointment of a Maintenance Team Leader for projects predominantly in West London, but occasionally extending into the home counties.
Job Brief
Your role will be to nurture a positive and pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of effectiveness and communication within the office team and with the clients. As Maintenance Team Leader, your responsibilities will include the day-to-day client care and effective management of the projects within your maintenance round. This will involve having overall personal responsibility for maintaining gardens in a truly bespoke fashion, individual to each client. Our client focuses solely on private residential projects and as such the client care element and the ability to maintain the projects in a faultless condition is the sole responsibility of the Team Leader. This will include managing the direct employees of the team, as well as the specialist sub-contractors required to service the bespoke elements of the gardens and deliver the gardens to the company’s exemplary and demanding quality plans.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to produce monthly reports for the clients, and record progress within the gardens. A successful Maintenance Team Leader should also have experience with a variety of office software including e-mail tools and be enthusiastic about learning new skills in a dynamic and creative working environment. The successful candidate should have at least 5-7 years’ experience of maintaining private gardens in a luxury market, including 3-5 years in a similar role as a team leader. A complete understanding of horticulture along with appropriate qualifications is essential. A good working knowledge of pests and diseases is essential in being able to apply this knowledge in real life applications.
Candidate Skills
Ultimately the Maintenance Team Leader should be able to ensure the smooth running of the portfolio and contribute to the organisational effectiveness of the company while managing a small team of 1-2 people. Strong organisational skills and time management along with a natural proficiency in written and verbal communication will be an integral part of the successful candidate’s skill set as well as being able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 08:00am - 5:00pm
Benefits:
Salary up to £36,000 DOE
20 days holiday
Company pension Scheme
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