Sole Gardener or Couple required
The owners of this beautiful and well-maintained private garden near Alton, Hampshire are looking for a full-time gardener or a couple (Gardener and part-time housekeeper) to manage and maintain their garden/property on a full-time and permanent basis.
The stunning property has incredible expansive views. As part of a wider estate with about 9 acres of paddocks, the 3-acre garden consists of herbaceous borders and sloping lawns down to a reflection pond, rose garden, wildflower meadow, lime avenue with original yew hedges laid down 60 years ago, kitchen garden, ornamental grass area, and a variety of mature and young trees. The gardens have previously been open to the public through the national gardening scheme.
The role of the Sole Gardener involves both standard and expert garden work to include: The cultivation and pruning of roses. The cultivation of herbaceous borders and growing some annuals. Shrubberies, seasonal fruit and vegetables, care of topiary. Greenhouse and some propagation. Hedge cutting. Competence with garden machinery, mowing, and hedge cutting.
Additional duties include minding the owners very friendly dog when the owners are away and contributing to general security. Minor DIY jobs that may be required from time to time.
If applying as a couple for the gardener and part-time housekeeper, then the role of part-time housekeeper is to clean the main house 4 to 6 hours per day, 3 times per week. Salary to be discussed further.
This role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience, and accommodation is provided rent-free as a detached 3-bedroom bungalow within the grounds and will be covered by a separate agreement. The gardener is to pay own electricity and oil costs (employers will provide 1 tank of oil per annum and pay council tax).
A driving license is essential, and a DBS will be required from the successful candidate.
LOCATION: Alton, Hampshire
SALARY: £30,000 plus accommodation
JOB No: EC63456
If this Sole Gardener or Couple vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk .
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