Experienced, qualified gardener required for beautiful formal gardens within a private country estate located approx 3 miles South of Woodbridge and 6 miles East of Ipswich. Easy access from the A12.
Hours will be 3/4 days a week with 5 days during the summer months.
The ideal person will have excellent horticultural knowledge and be able to provide fully checkable references from previous, similar gardening positions. The ability to maintain the high standards is a must and also to understand what needs doing in the garden throughout the year. This is a very hands on position and would therefore only suit someone who wants to do the work themselves and not manage others! An enthusiastic, passionate gardener would be the ideal candidate.
The gardens were designed by Suffolk based Swedish, designer Mia Witham Niklasson and comprise, formal borders, shrubs, trees, rose garden, a cutting garden, vegetable garden, topiary, water feature and formal lawns. There is a groundsperson employed who carries out most of the grass cutting and hedge cutting. The gardens provide a wonderful working environment.
The family also have a variety of pets on the property so they would prefer an animal lover who is comfortable around dogs, cats and chickens.
Someone who would like to keep bees on the estate would be very welcome as this is something the family used to do.
There could be the opportunity on occasions to drive for the family for the right person, so a clean driving licence essential. A good, confident, safe driver who is happy driving large luxury cars would be an advantage.
A competitive salary will be offered to the successful person.
Tel Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk