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Salary Our client is looking for a practical, hands-on and competent gardener with strong, technical knowledge in horticulture to take ownership of high end manicured gardens and grounds within a country estate in Gloucestershire, near Cirencester.
The estate is set in 150 acres with 2 acres of garden.
The candidate will be comfortable working alone day to day in their role but happy to be part of a wider team that may call upon them from time to time within the principals country estate. You will be reporting to the Estate manager and must be willing to take instruction when required.
Day to day work will be managed by the individual and Estate Manager and comprise weeding, pruning, transplanting, watering, deadheading, mowing and any other non related garden tasks that are asked of by the Estate Manager on an adhoc basis.
Areas of knowledge/experience required for the role:
Herbaceous perennials
Formal lawn care
Ornamental tree pruning
Irrigation systems and watering pots
Topiary
Fruit and Veg propagation/production
Grounds maintenance - patio care, grit salting paths, mowing paddocks, chipping branches
Competent in use of a range of hand and power tools
Competent in use of a range of machinery - Chainsaw, Strimming, Knapsack sprayer, hedgecutter, mowers, pressure washer.
This role would suit a candidate with the skills and mindset ready for a step up to take sole responsibility for a high level garden and grounds maintenance; or equally suitable for a head gardener who wants no responsibility in people/ team management.
Working days and hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.
Salary negotiable according to experience around £35-£40k gross pa.
Interviewing now to start when ideal candidate found.
