Skilled Gardener - Live In - EC5390

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join a beautiful family Estate in Leicestershire. This role would suit a qualified and experienced gardener with the drive and initiative to maintain a horticulturally diverse garden to a high standard.

The estate consists of 15-acres of public garden and 1 ½ acres of private garden containing woodlands, open parklands, herbaceous borders, rose garden, kitchen garden, ornamental trees, flowering shrubs, a walled garden with potting sheds, glasshouse and spacious lawns.

Initially, the key responsibilities of the Skilled Gardener will be the overall taming and maintenance of the grounds including mowing, trimming, sorting and maintaining shrubs and edging. Therefore, applicants should hold demonstrable experience in each of the above garden areas. For 2019, there are exciting plans for diverse development projects that will be implemented with the onboarding of a new Head Gardener. This role will give the Skilled Gardener an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Head Gardener on these projects, a chance to develop their skillset and provide their own input where possible.

Applicants for this position should hold academic horticultural qualifications, preferably at Level 3 or above, experience of gardening on private estates, and good plant/horticultural knowledge in general.  The ability to work to a high degree of detail is essential. Suitable applicants will hold certificates in spraying (PA1/PA6) and ideally have a chainsaw certification. Candidates must be able to undertake basic routine machinery maintenance (strimmers, mowers and hedge cutters etc.) and should hold a full UK driving licence.  He/she must be physically fit, friendly and positive in their outlook to maintain the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the estate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly team on a large and significant estate, in a beautiful part of the country, for friendly and generous owners. Accommodation is provided, depending on requirements. Council Tax and Utilities are covered by the Landlord.

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 everyone.  Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.

SALARY:        £23-25k depending on experience      

LOCATION: Leicestershire
 

JOB No:          EC5390

If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 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 Skilled Gardener will have been unsuccessful.