Housekeeper & Gardener/Handyman Couple - Live In - EC4032
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a live-in couple to join a historic private estate in Devizes, Wiltshire. This opening would suit a couple with demonstrable experience in private estate maintenance and housekeeping respectively. A generous salary of £22,000 each is offered to candidates in addition a two bedroom cottage on site.
The impressive eight bedroom main house is framed by an NGS registered, former RHS garden of six acres. The 300 year old garden is currently managed by a full-time Skilled Gardener who will require assistance from time to time with basic gardening tasks such as mowing and hedge cutting. The remainder of the estate maintenance duties will consist of non-horticultural tasks, i.e. DIY/handyman jobs on and inside the property buildings, occasional chauffeuring etc. The full-time gardener welcomes enthusiasm and the desire to learn, so keen gardeners with well-rounded practical estate management skills are invited to apply.
Housekeeping duties will consist of the upkeep of the main house by way of cleaning, laundry, weekly shopping, and some preparation of food for one child of 8 years old. Three dogs reside on site and will require care when the property owners are away. This will be limited to feeding and opening the door to enable them to entertain themselves in the large garden. The position will be a Monday to Friday role with free weekends except on very rare occasions, as unforeseen circumstances inevitably arise.
A two bedroom cottage is provided, with rent, Council tax, water, electricity etc. covered by the employer. Bills such as phone and internet will be covered by the successful candidates. Couples with demonstrable experience in each of the above areas are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience and training in trades, with good all-round DIY skills are particularly sought after. Likewise, housekeepers with experience on private estates and autonomous working will be most welcome. Applicants must have an excellent command of spoken and written English, a natural ability to get on well with other staff and visitors, and must be capable of working unsupervised and managing their own time.
A welcoming environment and stunning property, located in a very desirable part of rural Wiltshire, awaits the successful candidates. The estate owners are genuinely passionate about their property and staff, and look for equally committed employees to share the result of their combined efforts. A generous combined salary is offered, as stated below, with a cottage on site with its own separate entrance and driveway, courtyard garden and storage space.
SALARY: £44,000 + Accommodation
LOCATION: Devizes, Wiltshire
JOB No: EC 4032
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Housekeeper & Gardener/Handyman Couple vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for the Housekeeper & Gardener/Handyman Couple vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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QS/Estimating (Landscaping) - Stewart Landscape Construction Limited - ADV206
We are looking to employ an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our well established landscaping construction company based in Bures, Suffolk. The role will involve working on a variety of landscaping projects domestic and commercial .
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Prepare and submit tenders
- Monitor costs of site resources
- Attend start up, progress and close out meetings
- Maintain effective communication with clients, suppliers and project management
- Valuing completed work and arranging payments
The successful candidate should have the following attributes:
- Ideally the candidate should have experience in the landscaping industry or an interest in
- Previous experience of working in a similar role
- IT literate with advanced skill levels in Microsoft Excel Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations
- Highly numerate
- Self-motivated and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good report writing skills
- Clean UK driving licence
- Line Manager - Company Director
Hours of work - 8am - 5pm (Mon-Fri)
Experienced Landscape Estimator - F242
Do you want to work for an established and dynamic company that has been operating in the South of England for over 30 years as a Landscape Estimator?
Are you an experienced Estimator looking for a new and challenging role?
Do you have proven experience within the commercial industry with knowledge of a wide range of landscaping projects?
Based at their Farnham office, you will be a key member of the Estimating team assisting with achieving expected growth through effective analysis of all proposals to produce commercially viable estimates.
Key points
•Provide a responsive and professional service to customers
•Analysis of tender documents, preparing an accurate bill of quantities and submitting conclusive tenders
•Working on a wide range of commercial landscaping projects
•Monitor, measure and produce regular reports
Must haves
•Estimating background with experience in a similar role within the landscaping or construction industries
•Proven experience in producing accurate commercial estimates
•Knowledge of a wide range of landscaping projects
•A full driving licence
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
