Estate Grounds Person

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, experienced grounds maintenance person to join our expanding gardens and estate team at Mawley Hall, a privately owned estate near Cleobury Mortimer in South Shropshire.

**Position Summary**

**Skills and Experience**
- Minimum of two years’ experience in grounds keeping or horticulture with an emphasis on turf care.
- Broad-ranging grounds keeping expertise and excellent knowledge of turf care with evidence of appropriate academic qualifications or experience.
- Experience of pedestrian and ride-on rotary and cylinder mowers, driving compact tractors and attachments and using a wide range of tools and equipment.
- A well organised individual with attention to detail and a keenness to provide the highest standards of presentation.
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the latest health and safety legislation.
- Full and clean UK driving licence.
- PA1, PA2 & PA6 certificates desirable.
- Machinery maintenance knowledge.

**Salary**

The salary package will be competitive and commensurate with ability and experience.

**Hours of Work**

40 hours per week 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. Occasional weekend watering duties may be required with time off in lieu.

20 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays.

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/07/2021