Sole Gardener

A Sole Gardener is sought after to manage and maintain a beautiful 24-acre estate situated in North Hertfordshire. The grounds comprise 12 acres of paddocks plus formal garden and waterways / ancient moat. The formal gardens consist of lawns, shrubberies, borders, hedging, green house, large patio with pots and planters. There is also a vegetable garden, fruit cage and orchard, plus a shared driveway with trees and grassed areas. The owners have a donkey sanctuary for rescue donkeys on the estate and keep a number of chickens, geese, sheep and pigs.

The person appointed will be a team player and have a flexible approach to their duties as they will occasionally be required to look after the livestock and assist in the donkey sanctuary, as well as being available for occasional security duties if the owners are away.

The sole gardener will have good knowledge of plants and garden practices. Experience in vegetable and fruit production and propagation work would be an advantage. He / She will have experience using a range of garden machinery as well as drive a tractor with attachments. Chainsaw certification (CS30/31) and spray certificates (PA1/PA6) are desirable is not essential. Due to its rural location, it is important that applicants have a current driving licence with own transport.

The position offers a great opportunity to have a significant impact on the garden and grounds.

**SALARY: Circa £28,000 depending on experience**

**LOCATION**: **Hertfordshire**

**JOB No: EC51879**

**Salary**: £28,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: EC51879