Live out Estate Gardener Job in Surrey
We are looking for up to 2 experienced Estate Gardeners to be part of a highly skilled and motivated team who are dedicated to delivering extremely high standards on a prestigious family owned estate on the Surrey/Berkshire bord. The job entails working largely within a formal garden setting and must have experience with topiary, rose gardens and herbaceous borders. Experience of maintaining newly developed landscapes would be an advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
*To undertake all aspects of grounds and garden maintenance
*Use of ride-on mowers, strimmer’s, blowers and hedge cutters
*Maintenance of hand tools and machinery
*To liaise with external contractors and managers as required
*Effectively use irrigation systems
Skills and Competencies:
*Broad knowledge of estate gardening
*Formal Horticultural qualification
*PA1 and PA6 spraying certificate
*Knowledge of irrigation systems
*Good communicator and positive attitude
*Highly organised and demonstrate a practical and methodical approach to work, when working independently or within the team.
*It is desirable that the candidate has experience in newly developed landscapes
*A full driving licence is essential.
Start date: Flexible for the right candidate
Working week: 5 consecutive day working week, which may require a Saturday or a Sunday working, subject to agreed rota and requirement
Annual leave is 28 days with no entitlement to public holidays.
Salary: £32,000- £35,000 gross per annum with a discretionary annual bonus after completing a success probationary period.
Consultant: Georgia Lester
Vacancy number: 128320