Experienced Gardener - 4 days/week - Live Out

Horticruitment UK Ltd ,
Northiam, East Sussex
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £29,000 per annum

Overview

An energetic and experienced Gardener is sought after to maintain a private garden in beautiful part of the country, Northiam, East Sussex for 4 days per week. The garden covers roughly about 2 acres of land and includes extensive lawns, shrubs, climbing roses, mixed borders, garden beds at the front of the house containing mixed shrubs and herbaceous, a pergola border in the cottage garden and a pond. The owners have a real passion for their garden and are looking for an experienced gardener to manage the garden with minimal supervision and maintain the garden to a high horticultural standard. The gardener will be expected to undertake a range of normal gardening duties including weeding, pruning, planting etc. and there are a variety of plant pots around the property which the gardener will care for. During the summer months the owners supply cut flowers and the gardener would be responsible for the further development of the cut flower garden as well as the development of a beautiful spring path. The gardener would not be required to maintain the lawns and look after the woodland as these areas fall under the remit of the estate manager. The ideal candidate will be a true plantsman, have good plant identification and knowledge of the seasons. Applicants should ideally have a minimum level 2 horticultural qualification and have previous experience working on a private estate. Although sprays are used to a minimum, a spray certificate PA1/PA6 would be an advantage. Other requirements for the role are good communications skills and ability to work alongside other staff. The gardener should be happy to work outside in all weathers, have the drive to get the job done to a high standard and a have a vision for maintaining and enhancing the garden as required. Ability to operate a range of garden machinery and good craft skills are also desirable for the role. This is an excellent opportunity for a gardener who takes pride in their work and is looking to work with owners who enjoy a beautiful garden. SALARY: £29,000 pro rata LOCATION: Northiam, East Sussex JOB No: EC9627 If this Experienced Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin. Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Experienced Gardener vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Experienced Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful

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