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SalaryLive out or Live in Groundsman Job in Buckinghamshire
A fantastic opportunity to work as a Groundsman within a large team on a stunning estate in Buckinghamshire. The client is seeking a skilled Groundskeeper who is adept at both hands-on tasks and managing external contractors to maintain and enhance our estate.
Responsibilities:
- Assume full responsibility for the upkeep of all Estate landscape areas including mature woodlands, lawns, fields, pond, and a developing wildflower meadow.
- Be instrumental in the development of these specialist landscapes by introducing and maintaining new planting, flowers and trees
- Maintain and nurture the produce garden and orchard, ensuring healthy growth of vegetables and fruits
- Maintain and nurture the cutting garden ensuring healthy growth of all flowers and vegetation.
- Maintain lawns and gardens using mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment.
- Manage and carry out tasks relating to soil health, including mulching, composting, and fertilization.
- Perform seasonal garden tasks such as pruning, trimming, and leaf clean-up.
- Maintain paths, driveways, and other hard landscaping to ensure safety and aesthetic appeal.
- Understand the complex requirements of large specialist trees and be instrumental in their care and management
- Operate and maintain a range of machinery and tools, including tractors, chainsaws, and irrigation equipment.
- Monitor the health of plants and trees, and treat pests, diseases, and other plant issues.
- Implement wildlife management strategies to handle the presence of pheasants, squirrels, deer, and other local wildlife, ensuring a balanced ecosystem and minimizing damage to the grounds
- Manage irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use, including scheduling planned and unplanned servicing
- Assist with the planning and execution of new landscape projects.
- Ensure all outdoor furniture and decorative elements are clean and well-maintained.
- Work with other staff on estate and wider family office to coordinate larger maintenance or construction projects.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and preservation of local wildlife.
- Ensure integrity of property perimeter fencing and hedging
- Report on functionality of estate gateways and assist with scheduling planned and unplanned maintenance and servicing
Qualifications:
- Proven groundskeeping experience, ideally in a large estate or public park.
- Strong horticultural and landscape maintenance knowledge.
- Proficiency in operating landscaping machinery and hand tools.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
- Experience managing external contractors and coordinating work projects.
- Horticulture or landscape management qualifications are advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork and contractor liaison.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Offer dependent upon receipt of a clean Enhanced DBS Check (to be organised by employer)
Start: ASAP
Working days & hours: Monday to Friday, 40-45 hours a week
Accommodation if required: Studio flat on the estate. No pets allowed
Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 gross per annum, depending on experience and if the candidate lives in or out
Consultant: Georgia Lester
Vacancy Number: 115965
