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Skilled Gardener - EC4827

Employer
English Country Gardeners
Location
Cambridgeshire
Salary
£20,000 + Accommodation
Closing date
14 Sep 2018

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Gardening Jobs
Sector
Horticultural Specialist

A very attractive opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join an established and friendly team on a large 18th century estate in Cambridgeshire.  The position is offered with a generous salary and accommodation for the successful candidate.  The grade two listed building is surrounded by 22 acres of land with 8.5 acres of formal gardens, a large lake and mature trees throughout. 

The estate has been extensively landscaped, with ornamental gardens that have been developed over the last 65 years.  The grounds are often open to the public for special events so are maintained to a very high standard by the team, under the guidance of a talented Head Gardener.  The grounds comprise of fine ancient trees, extensive lawns, an old-fashioned rose circle, double herbaceous borders and a bog garden.  There are many follies designed by Peter Foster around the garden including a gothic trellis and a pavilion at the end of a five acre lake.

The role will entail year-round maintenance of lawns, hedge cutting, tree care, pruning of shrubs, weeding of beds/borders and pathways.  Gravel and paved areas are sprayed as required. The clients have a kitchen garden, so applicants with experience in this area are encouraged to apply.  Candidates should be suitably qualified gardeners with academic horticultural qualifications and previous experience of working as part of a team in large private estate gardens.

A small two bedroom cottage is offered with the position, located within the local village, at a minimal rent of £25/month. Council tax is paid by the employer, but all bills (water, electricity etc.) must be paid by the successful candidate.  The property comprises a lounge and fitted kitchen, bathroom, a small lawn to the rear, and private parking.  The property is suitable for a single or couple but is not considered large enough for children.

If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Skilled 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 this Skilled Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

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