Gardener - Private Estate, Gloucestershire

Gardener - Vacancy To start ASAP

We are looking to recruit an experienced Gardener to continue the development and maintenance of gardens on a private Estate in Gloucestershire.

Responsibilities

• Day to day tasks; weeding and general garden maintenance
• Grass cutting, strimming and mowing
• Hedge cutting and pruning
• Clean off paths to avoid slipping and check for slip hazards
• Plant and maintain borders as necessary
• Water and check the condition of the plants in the main house and change if necessary
• Help arrange advance order fertilizers, compost, seeds and other sundries
• Maintain the lawns, winter work, feeding, moss treatment etc
• Plant, feed and water the various urns
• Check the health of trees and take any action needed
• Help control pests and disease (biological if possible)
• Check all water features, ponds, and clean out if necessary
• Spray paths and hard surfaces for weeds
• Clearing leaves over winter
• Care for chickens, daily egg collection, feeding, drinking water and cleaning out hutches
• Care for the bees and collect honey

Attributes

• You will have the energy, vision and passion to help evolve the garden
• You will be confident using garden machinery (mowers, strimmer, hedge cutters)
• You will be an experienced Gardener with a good eye for detail
• You will be approachable, presentable and you will have a positive outlook
• You will be able to work independently

Qualifications

• Possess a valid UK driving licence
• Hold NVQ or NCH or Diploma in Horticulture (desirable)
• Have past professional gardening experience
• Hold health and safety certificates such as first aid, spraying, chainsaw, sit-in ATV (desirable)

This is a working, hands on role, so you will need to be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weathers.

Working hours: 8am to 5pm at least 3 days per week

Salary: dependent on experience.

Please apply with CV and a covering letter.

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