Live Out Or Live In Groundsman Job

Live 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