Gardener/ Groundskeeper

Coinford Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected estate management company seeks a dedicated and skilled Groundsman / Estate Maintenance Operative to manage three private residential estates. Responsibilities include maintaining gardens, performing lawn care, and handling general estate maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate is proactive, trustworthy, and experienced in groundskeeping or landscaping. This role offers a stable, long-term position with autonomy and a company van provided for work duties.

Benefits

Company van provided

Stable long-term position

Autonomy in the role

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of grass, flowers, trees, and seasonal requirements.
• Experience as a groundsman, gardener, landscaper, or estate maintenance operative.
• Ability to work flexibly between 7am–5pm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, including mowing and strimming.
• Perform hedge cutting and weeding.
• Conduct general estate maintenance tasks and minor repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of grounds and garden maintenance

Proactive and self-sufficient

Trustworthy and positive attitude

Job description

Build your career and be a part of a great team

We are seeking a dedicated, skilled, and self-sufficient Groundsman / Estate Maintenance Operative to care for and maintain three private residential estate sites to an exceptional standard. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, treats the grounds as if they were their own, and can work proactively with minimal supervision.

About the Role

Working across three private estates, you will spend approximately two days per site, maintaining continuity and keeping clear track of ongoing works. You will be responsible for all aspects of grounds and garden care, along with general estate maintenance tasks.

This role requires a trustworthy, proactive individual with a positive attitude and strong experience in groundskeeping, gardening, landscaping, or similar hands‑on outdoor work.

Key Responsibilities

Grounds & Garden Maintenance

• Lawn care: mowing, strimming, edging
• Hedge cutting (front and top facing)
• Weeding and keeping pathways weed‑free
• Pruning, plant care, and seasonal garden tasks
• Leaf clearance and litter picking
• Flower and shrub maintenance
• Working collaboratively with other grounds/maintenance operatives

Estate Maintenance

• Gutter clearing (including gutter hoover operation)
• Minor repairs: clips, gates, fencing, small fixes
• General upkeep and problem‑solving across the estate
• Maintaining a clean, tidy company van (daily inspections)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of grass, flowers, trees, and seasonal requirements
• Experience as a groundsman, gardener, landscaper, or estate maintenance operative
• Self‑sufficient and proactive – able to use initiative and think ahead
• A positive, reliable, trustworthy person
• Ability to work flexibly between 7am–5pm
• Comfortable working independently and showing pride in their work
• Confident collaborating with other grounds operatives

Benefits

• Company van provided
• Stable, long‑term position on well‑kept estates
• Pride‑driven role with autonomy

If you take pride in high‑quality grounds care, enjoy working outdoors, and want a long‑term role where your work genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for more information.