£28000–£32000 anual
Jornada completa
Hambleden
Overview An exciting opportunity has become available on a beautiful rural estate in the Henley-on-Thames/Marlow area, for a full time gardener/grounds person. Applicants should have good plant knowledge and should be able to demonstrate an efficient and practical approach to their work. The successful candidate must have experience in: • Operating ride on and hand pushed mowers, • Operating strimmers and leaf blowers, • Undertaking soil cultivations and seed bed preparation, • Seeding, planting and weeding, • Chopping firewood, • Pruning, • Chainsaw license would be advantageous but not essential Qualifications • A full driving licence is essential, • Qualifications such as NVQ 2 Amenity Horticulture, RHS Level 2, or equivalent along with previous experience working on Estates is desired but not essential, • Previous experience in gardening, horticulture or landscape maintenance is preferred., • Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and irrigation systems is desirable., • Growing experience or knowledge of plant care and horticultural practices is advantageous., • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining attention to detail., • Good organisational skills with the ability to follow instructions accurately., • Physical fitness to perform manual tasks such as digging, lifting, and standing for extended periods., • A genuine interest in gardening and landscape aesthetics. This position offers a rewarding environment for those passionate about outdoor work and landscape care, providing opportunities to develop skills within a professional setting dedicated to horticultural excellence. This is a live out position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. 28 days holiday a year including bank holidays. The ideal candidate should have enthusiasm, versatility, be physically fit and be confident working in a team or independently Please email with a covering letter.