Gardener / Groundsperson - Private Estate

Scotlink; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A private estate in Surrey is seeking an experienced Gardener / Groundsperson to join a small team. Responsibilities include caring for gardens, lawn maintenance, and operating machinery. A full UK driving license and knowledge of gardening equipment are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Pension

Annual leave of 23 days plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with lawn mowing, hedge trimming, and pruning trees.
• Good knowledge of machinery used for gardening.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Care for borders and lawns.
• Trim hedges and prune trees/shrubs.
• Perform greenhouse work and operate ride-on mowers.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of machinery

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Job description

Gardener / Groundsperson - Vacancy (Live-Out)

£35,000 + discretionary bonus + pension

An Exciting opportunity has become available for a self-motivated and experienced Gardener / Groundsperson to work within a small team on a stunning 250 Acre private country estate located in Surrey.

This opportunity would suit an enthusiastic and friendly and well-presented individual, with good communications skills and who is happy to work with the team or alone.

The Estate is set across three areas, the gardens surrounding the house, then the Parkland (both enclosed by a deer/rabbit fence), and beyond that, the wider estate. The Gardens were originally designed to be very formal but thanks to the current owners, are now given over to a more nature balanced environment. The gardens include three Greenhouses, a walled garden, a vegetable garden, various water features, lush lawns and flower filled borders.

The Parkland has a Pinetum, Rhododendrons, mature parkland trees and a 3 Acre lake. The wider estate has grass fields, woodlands and even an area of Heathland.

The Gardener / Groundsperson will work as part of a team of 5, reporting into the Head Gardener. Duties typically involve Border care, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, pruning of trees and shrubs and some Greenhouse work. Ride on mowers and compact tractors are used on the Parkland and estate, and chainsaws are used for woodland work.

A good knowledge of and experience around machinery being used is essential for safe working, so certificates and or experience are required. Training can be given where needed.

A full UK driving Licence is essential due to the rural location of the property and on offer, references and a clear CRB check is required.

All staff adhere to a no smoking on site policy.

Salary: A competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
Working hours: 07:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, with one hour each day for breaks
Annual Leave: 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Apply with CV & Enquiries to: [e-mail] 020 3405 5324