Under Gardener - 43862

Our client is based on a prestigious site based in Virginia Water, Surrey. They are looking for either a newly qualified, enthusiastic gardener/horticulturist or an experienced gardener with a proven track record of maintenance on high end gardens. The gardens are made up of both formal and informal areas with different designed areas such as Japanese a garden, kitchen garden, lake and streams as well as many more.

Responsibilities:

• All aspects of garden maintenance including:
• Pruning
• Cultivating
• Planting
• Pest and disease identifying/application
• Irrigation system maintenance
• Lake and stream maintenance
• Lawn care works
• Lawn Maintenance
• Hedge cutting
• Topiary works
• Bonsai maintenance
• Spraying of organic pesticides
• Experience in the maintenance and upkeep of outdoor lighting and general handyman duties as required (desirable but not essential)

Person Specification

• Horticultural qualification
• PA1/PA6 desirable
• Experience in a similar role
• Team player
• Good plant knowledge
• Experience using all types of machinery
• Happy to work 1 weekend in 5 (2x half days) with a day off in lieu in the week
• You will need to drive as the location is not near a local public transport