Gardener/ Handyperson
3 weeks ago
We are looking for an experienced Gardener / Handyperson to look after a large private garden and grounds near Tarporley.
The house is a very pretty thatched cottage with beautiful grounds. The gardens are mainly lawns with some mixed shrub beds. There is a small lake & extensive wild flower meadows.
There is a barn with tractors, mowers & everything needed for garden maintenance. There is also a separate building next to the house used as a party / playroom & also in the fields a log cabin used as a BBQ cabin. Gardener’s mess room & toilet.
The gardens can be easily managed but the gardener should be experienced & knowledgeable.
Other duties include anything & everything connected with managing the property to a high standard.
Minor running repairs inside the house - changing lightbulbs etc. Ordering heating oil, chopping logs & carrying them into the house. Two cars to wash & clean. Six hens to look after, two dogs to sometimes be walked & fed when the owner is away.
Power washing of patios, maintaining fences & painting as required.
The successful applicant should be experienced in gardening & capable of minor DIY jobs, personable, respectful & trustworthy.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
**Experience**:
- Gardening: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: TV