Sole Gardener

6 days ago


Grantham, United Kingdom English Country Gardeners Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sole Gardener to join the mature garden of a private property located near Grantham, Lincolnshire. After 24 wonderful years within the garden, the current gardener is now looking to retire. Therefore, the owner now requires an experienced gardener with a proven track record of managing a large, high end garden to assist in the ongoing maintenance and development of the garden and grounds to a continued high-standard. This is a full-time permanent position.

General gardening duties will include but are not limited to fine lawn care, pruning, propagating, weeding, topiary management, edging and hedge cutting. The owner is passionate about their garden and want to keep them to an immaculate standard Imagination, flare and an appreciation of textures, colours and sequential bloom will be required for driving the gardens forward. Experience in the use and maintenance of a wide range of gardening machinery as well as PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates, and a chainsaw certification are desirable for this position. The house is equipped with machinery, which the gardener should be capable of maintaining between services.

As Sole Gardener, there will be a requirement for additional duties to be carried out within the estate which will include but are not limited to gutter clearance and painting, pressure washing, fence repairs, path & driveway clearance and car cleaning. Other duties will include the occasional collection/delivery of vehicles to locations prior to the owners arrival. Such vehicles may also require delivery for servicing.

**SALARY**:Up to £35,000 depending on experience**

**LOCATION: Lincolnshire**

**JOB No: EC61570**

**Salary**: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: EC61375