Live out Estate Gardener Job in Surrey

We are looking for up to 2 experienced Estate Gardeners to be part of a highly skilled and motivated team who are dedicated to delivering extremely high standards on a prestigious family owned estate on the Surrey/Berkshire bord. The job entails working largely within a formal garden setting and must have experience with topiary, rose gardens and herbaceous borders. Experience of maintaining newly developed landscapes would be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To undertake all aspects of grounds and garden maintenance Use of ride-on mowers, strimmer’s, blowers and hedge cutters Maintenance of hand tools and machinery To liaise with external contractors and managers as required Effectively use irrigation systems

Skills and Competencies:

Broad knowledge of estate gardening Formal Horticultural qualification PA1 and PA6 spraying certificate Knowledge of irrigation systems Good communicator and positive attitude Highly organised and demonstrate a practical and methodical approach to work, when working independently or within the team. It is desirable that the candidate has experience in newly developed landscapes A full driving licence is essential.

Start date: Flexible for the right candidate

Working week: 5 consecutive day working week, which may require a Saturday or a Sunday working, subject to agreed rota and requirement

Annual leave is 28 days with no entitlement to public holidays.

Salary:  £32,000- £35,000 gross per annum with a discretionary annual bonus after completing a success probationary period.

Consultant: Georgia Lester

Vacancy number: 128320

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