Skilled Gardener - Live Out - EC5280

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join the existing team of four on a stunning private estate in Hampshire.  This role would suit a qualified and experienced gardener with the initiative to manage their own garden areas as well as the ability to work within a team.

The beautiful 8-bedroom period property is set within a wider 40-acre estate in the Hampshire countryside.  The expansive areas of lawn, mature trees, a lake and ornamental areas are managed to an immaculate standard to the benefit of daytime visitors, overnight guests and the estate owners themselves.  The gardens comprise traditional features such as manicured lawns and borders, yew and box hedges, a one-acre walled garden which includes a productive kitchen garden, a small orchard, glasshouse, rose garden, fishing lake and surrounding wildflower meadow leading to woodland beyond.

Applicants for this position should hold academic horticultural qualifications and extensive experience of gardening on private estates.  The ability to work to a high degree of detail is essential, as is the willingness to provide guidance to the apprentice when the opportunity arises.  Applicants should hold experience of kitchen gardening as well as that of fruit tree management in order to provide cover in these areas when necessary.  Candidates should be keen to develop their skills further, and to share their existing knowledge with team members for the benefit of all involved. 

Suitable applicants will hold certificates in spraying (PA1/PA6) and chainsaw operation competence and must be able to undertake routine machinery maintenance (strimmers and mowers) when required.  The ideal candidate will possess experience in each of the above areas as well as good written and verbal communication skills, a working knowledge and adherence to health and safety standards, and a valid full UK driving licence.  The position is full-time (Monday to Friday) with occasional weekend watering duties during periods of hot weather.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a committed team on a full-time basis, in an immaculate garden located in a beautiful part of rural Hampshire.

If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact the office and speak with Mark Read. 

SALARY:  Up to £28,000 DOE

LOCATION: Near Alresford, Hampshire

JOB No:  EC5280

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.