Live-In Gardener

Benefits:
* Salary of £28,000 per annum.
* Accommodation in a one-bedroom, single-story cottage on the estate (best suited for a single person or couple).
* The chance to develop your skills in a diverse and engaging garden setting.

The Burford Recruitment Company is delighted to be recruiting an Under Gardener for a beautiful private estate near Burford. 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.

This role is perfect for someone with broad horticultural expertise and hands-on experience in an estate setting. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the seasonal needs of the garden, from herbaceous and shrub border care to kitchen garden upkeep and general grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities:

1. Work as part of a small team under the guidance of the Head Gardener.
2. Conduct regular care and maintenance of herbaceous and shrub borders, seasonal bedding, container plants, and lawn care.
3. Undertake greenhouse duties, kitchen garden maintenance, and assist with the overall landscape care.
4. Use and maintain various gardening tools and machinery, including hand tools, hedge trimmers, push mowers, and ride-on equipment.
5. Participate in general garden upkeep, ensuring the estate gardens remain visually appealing and healthy.
6. Use of spray applications and chainsaw if qualified, although PA1/PA6 and chainsaw certifications are beneficial but not essential.

Key Requirements:

1. Proven gardening experience, ideally in an estate or private garden environment.
2. Proficiency in using garden machinery and tools.
3. Strong horticultural knowledge across a range of plant care, garden maintenance, and landscape management practices.
4. Physical fitness, with the stamina to perform various gardening tasks effectively.
5. Ability to work on-site every other weekend, as the role includes weekend responsibilities.

This role is ideal for a gardening professional passionate about estate garden management and enjoys the quiet, hands-on lifestyle that comes with living and working within a beautiful countryside setting. If you're looking to grow your horticultural career in a supportive environment and contribute to the legacy of this wonderful estate, we'd love to hear from you.