Estate Groundskeeper
13 hours ago
Burford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The Burford Recruitment Company
Full time
About the Role
">We are seeking an experienced Estate Groundskeeper to join our team as an Under Gardener. This full-time, live-in position offers a unique opportunity to work within a close-knit, two-person gardening team, collaborating closely with the Head Gardener to maintain and enhance the estate's stunning grounds.
What You'll Do
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- Working as part of a small team under the guidance of the Head Gardener">
- Conducting regular care and maintenance of herbaceous and shrub borders, seasonal bedding, container plants, and lawn care">
- Undertaking greenhouse duties, kitchen garden maintenance, and assisting with overall landscape care">
- Using and maintaining various gardening tools and machinery">
- Participating in general garden upkeep to ensure the estate gardens remain visually appealing and healthy">
What We're Looking For
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- Proven gardening experience, ideally in an estate or private garden environment">
- Proficiency in using garden machinery and tools">
- Strong horticultural knowledge across a range of plant care, garden maintenance, and landscape management practices">
- Physical fitness, with the stamina to perform various gardening tasks effectively">
- Ability to work on-site every other weekend">
This role is ideal for a gardening professional passionate about estate garden management and enjoying the quiet, hands-on lifestyle that comes with living and working within a beautiful countryside setting.