Sole Gardener

ECG Limited; Rother; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Gardener / Handyperson

An experienced and multi-skilled Sole Gardener/Handyperson is desired to develop and maintain a beautiful private 24 acre estate based in the AONB of the East Sussex Weald just east of Burwash. The setting and views are stunning. Applications are invited from qualified professionals with experience of managing private gardens / grounds autonomously, with the willingness and ability to undertake general estate maintenance duties as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Improve, develop, and maintain the garden and grounds, which include a walled garden (partially developed), fields, trees, hedges, ponds, drives, paths, and lawns in accordance with a seasonal plan to be created and agreed with the owner.
2. Arrange for specialist contractors, such as tree surgeons and re-wilding consultants, to assist with relevant development and maintenance activities as necessary.

Qualifications:

1. Experience managing private estate grounds as a Sole or Skilled Gardener.
2. Extensive hands-on garden/grounds management experience is welcome even without academic qualifications.
3. Competence in the operation and basic maintenance of a range of garden machinery.
4. Good plant knowledge and understanding of seasonal garden and grounds management.
5. Experience with kitchen gardening, correct pruning techniques, basic identification and treatment of plant pests/diseases, lawn care, hedge care, and pond care.
6. Ability to carry out additional estate maintenance duties.
7. Spray certificates (PA1/6) are desirable and a chainsaw license (CS30-31) is required.

Applicants with relevant experience and a positive, “can-do” attitude are encouraged to apply. The role can be somewhat flexible to accommodate the right person! Working hours will comprise 45-hours per week; Monday – Friday (07:30 – 17:00) with half an hour for lunch. No scheduled weekend working is required. Holiday entitlement includes 20-days per annum plus 8-days Bank Holidays.

This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. English Country Gardeners are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.