Under Gardener - Live Out - Full Time - Guiting Grange - ADV236
You will be working as part of the Gardening team, under the Head Gardener, within private gardens near Bourton on the Water.
The grounds consist of formal lawns, ornamental hedges, water features, natural areas, rose garden, herbaceous borders, greenhouses, orchards and vegetable gardens.
The role will include general garden maintenance, including mowing, strimming, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, watering, greenhouse work, sweeping and generally keeping all garden areas tidy and free of debris/leaves, so attention to detail is a must.
Working within a small team, assistance may also be required with jobs in other areas of the Estate, therefore you must be able to work well as part of a team, with good communication skills, but also be able to work on your own. Due to the nature of the job, you must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
Experience in all aspects of gardening is desirable, but not essential, as guidance will be given, but the right candidate must be enthusiastic about gardening and keen to learn.
The following qualifications would be beneficial:
PA1 & PA6 Pesticides
Chainsaw/felling
Experience using/maintaining the following machinery would also be useful:
ATV
Ride on Mower
General garden machinery
Due to the rural location of the Estate, driving is essential, and a full driving licence must be held.
If you would like to become part of our team, please email your CV to office@guitinggrange.com.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received, it may not be possible to respond to every applicant. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.
Sole Gardener - Live Out - EC4568
A well established estate are seeking an experienced Sole Gardener with extensive knowledge in all aspects of gardening to manage the grounds of a magnificent 7 acre private estate that has magnificent views across the Cotswold countryside.
The 3 acre garden has recently been landscaped and consists of two main areas. A 1 acre main terrace lawn, with meadow planted borders, mature trees, orchard, grotto, rill and pond. Then a top garden area with densely planted borders, ornamental lawns, rose and lavender borders, stone temple walled on one side with mature wisteria and fruit trees.
Applicants for this role will need to demonstrate extensive knowledge of plants and proven hands on experience managing large private gardens that have expansive plant collections. Ideally an RHS level 2 qualification or similar would be desirable.
Due to the plant collections within the gardens a lot of day to day maintenance is required to maintain the garden to the high standard the owners require. In addition there are areas in the garden that lie on quite steeply sloping ground, therefore the gardener needs to be physically fit to cope with the demands of mowing and general garden maintenance.
Whilst the garden and grounds have been landscaped there are ongoing projects that require development when time allows as possible future projects for the appointed person.
The owners are looking for a gardener who is hard working, trustworthy, and able to respect their requirements for privacy and most importantly seeks long term employment where they can become part of the family on the estate. In return the owners can offer security of work throughout the year and suitable rewards for someone who is wishing to make the garden their own through loyal service and dedication to keeping the grounds looking at their best.
ACCOMMODATION Live out position
SALARY: Circa £28,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Painswick, Gloucestershire
JOB No: EC4568
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Sole Gardener 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 Sole Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Experienced Gardener - Live Out - EC4193
A full time Experienced Gardener is sought to join a small team of gardeners who manage a 9 acre garden that forms part of a beautiful large private estate in an idyllic Cotswolds setting near Tetbury. The gardens consist of formal lawns, box/yew hedges and topiary, herbaceous borders, kitchen garden with organic vegetable production, cut flowers and fruit, glasshouse and garden water features.
Applicants for this vacancy will ideally have a recognised horticultural qualification, and proven experience working in a similar role in a large private garden. You will be required to assist the Head Gardener in the management and maintenance of the entire outdoor area. Experience in organic gardening/growing would also be an advantage as the garden is largely run organically.
Competencies in the following areas are important:
- Good general plant knowledge to maintain all planted areas
- Maintenance of all lawns
- Seasonal bulb planting
- Pruning of shrubs, plants and topiary
- Greenhouse management and maintenance
- Manage irrigation systems and maintain water features
- Weed control through organic means where possible
- Manage composting of waste on site
- Care of the chickens
- Pest and disease control through organic methods
- Provision of cut flowers, fruit and vegetable for the house and occasionally a London property.
Other estate duties are likely to include maintenance of drives, paths, terraces, garden sculptures, drains, garden furniture and assisting with maintenance of all garden machinery. It is also anticipated that some mechanical tasks such as hedge and meadow cutting may be contracted out. Therefore you may be required to supervise this work.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or mark.hudson@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Experienced Gardener 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 Experienced Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
ACCOMMODATION Live out vacancy
SALARY: Circa £32,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
JOB No: EC4193
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Skilled Gardener / Housekeeper - Live In - EC3945
Our client is looking for a live in Skilled Gardener and possibly a Housekeeper to help run an 8 acre private estate in the heart of the Cotswolds from April 2018. The 3 acres of formal gardens are laid out to lawns, perennial flower and shrub beds, box/yew hedging, terracing and topiary. The wider grounds consist of woodland, wild flower meadows and parkland.
Applicants will need proven hands on experience in large private gardens and ideally a horticultural qualification. Excellent plant knowledge and ability to assist with redevelopment/planning of the grounds are a must along with ability to work unsupervised.
You will need a full clean driving licence to drive the owner when required and PA1/PA6 and chainsaw certificates are desirable. The owners are also interested to hear from couples where the partner would be interested in undertaking 20 hours of housekeeping/week.
Accommodation is available in a beautiful 3 bedroom cottage with council tax paid.
If this position is of interest please apply or call Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or mark.hudson@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Skilled Gardener / Housekeeper 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 Skilled Gardener / Housekeeper vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Sole Gardener - Live In - EC3682
An enthusiastic individual is sought to replace the current gardener for an exciting position of Sole Gardener running a private estate garden and 1 acre walled kitchen garden in the Cotswolds. The garden and grounds consist of one long herbaceous border, tall yew and beech hedging, collection of mature native hard and softwood trees and large areas of formal lawns. The walled kitchen garden contains 3 unheated traditional greenhouses and brick cold frames, fruit cages, wall trained fruit trees and additional area of fruit trees.
Applicants should ideally possess a Diploma in Horticulture or minimum RHS level 2 Horticultural qualifications or equivalent and the ability to work independently in private estate garden. Experience growing a wide range of fruit and vegetables along with plant propagation and glasshouse management skills are essential combined with good general horticultural skills.
The appointed person should be self-motivated with an eye for detail, able to maintain the gardens and grounds to a consistently high standard and a passion for plants. You will need to be competent in using a wide range of horticultural machinery and able to undertake basic machinery maintenance. An interest in organic gardening and composting would also be an advantage as the kitchen garden is run on organic principles where possible. Also desirable would be PA1/PA6 and CS30/31 spray certificates.
Accommodation will be available for the appointed person and is suitable either for a single person or a couple with no children.
ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation provided
SALARY: By negotiation depending on experience and qualifications
LOCATION: Near Tetbury, Gloucestershire
JOB No: EC3682
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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.
Plantarea Manager - L629
Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic plants person, can you provide a wide range of inspirational plants displays?
Do you enjoy offering the highest level of customer service?
Would you jump at the chance to join a true destination Garden Centre as their Plantarea Manager?
Key points
•Delivering high standards of merchandising and displays
•Ensuring the customer enjoys exceptional service and advice
•Stock control with a high level of housekeeping
•Monitoring sales and taking appropriate action according to seasonal demands
•Leading a team of staff to perform to the best of their abilities
Must haves
•Excellent knowledge of plants, plant care and maintenance
•Be able to recognise and act on sales opportunities
•Have the ability to manage and develop a team of staff
•Have an energetic personality with the ability to communicate at all levels
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Manager 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 regarding the Plantarea Manager vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
