The employer - A private family home with gardens of some 3-4 acres running out to informal parkland situated in the middle of a small 120 acre estate.
The job - As the sole gardener for this small estate, your prime focus will be the upkeep of approx. 3-4 acres of landscaped gardens and lawns, responsible for caring for the health of plants, weeding, pruning, spraying, hedge-cutting, and mowing. The owners are looking to bring on a comparatively new garden to fit the setting. For this, you will use a variety of equipment including strimmers, chainsaws, electric and petrol hedge trimmers, hand mower, ride-on, and John Deere large ride-on and trailer.
A rare opportunity to make a mark and nurture a garden looking to enhance the planting with an eye on simplicity. We are also looking to plant more trees, encourage wildlife with beautiful elevated views of the distant South Downs.
A 2 bedroom cottage is available with the job.
What you'll need -
1. An experienced trained horticulturalist with extensive knowledge of the care of perennials and shrubs.
2. An excellent timekeeper who is reliable and trustworthy.
3. A strong knowledge of pruning.
4. Happy to work alone for long periods.
5. A proactive attitude towards the overall upkeep of the garden and grounds with a cheerful disposition.
6. A good communicator with organisational skills.
7. Knowledge and experience of pesticides and chemical applications.
8. Experience using chainsaws and other horticultural machinery.
9. Chainsaw Maintenance/Crosscutting and PA1/PA6 strongly desired.
10. Love of the outdoors and working in all weathers.
11. Happy to turn your hand to other tasks required by the family, such as light maintenance work, taking out the bins.
12. A Full UK driving licence and your own transport.
Where you'll be based - The estate is based near the town of Alresford.
What you'll receive - £27,000 - £34,000 per annum dependent on whether the successful candidate lives on site or not as well as experience.
Full time employment working 40 hours per week, ideally between 8am-4:30pm.
28 days holiday including bank holidays.
Stunning working location in the Hampshire countryside.
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