Groundskeeper

4 months ago


Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom Private Household Full time

We are currently seeking a Groundskeeper to join our team located at a large private country house located approximately 7 miles south of Bury St Edmunds. This is a unique experience to join our small and friendly team. The estate is approximately 500 acres, but the immediate house and surrounding area is 100 acres.

This a varied role on a beautiful estate. We are looking for a reliable, hard working person to join this established team to keep the yard and grounds in good, tidy condition throughout the year.

Grounds Maintenance (main element of the role):

- Grass and hedge cutting
- Gutter clearing
- Painting of outbuildings
- General estate maintenance
- Tractor and chainsaw use (Happy to put the successful person through the chainsaw course)
- Weeding and cutting back
- Assisting the Gardener as and when required

Animal care and other household duties:

- Shared team responsibility for the case of three dogs including feeding, walking, grooming and occasional vets’ visits
- Occasional feeding of various animals onsite, including tortoises, chickens, rabbits and cats
- Occasional driving duties
- Occasional assistance in the house - moving furniture and overseeing contractors.

The family are environmentally conscious, so all pesticides and products used onsite are to be organic, where possible.

This position would suit an organised and flexible person that enjoys doing a variety of tasks each day. An individual with a strong work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 002


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