Gardener/Houseperson – Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire – JF1960

Full Time Gardener/Houseperson required for large private country Estate located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

We are looking for someone reliable with previous experience working on an estate, who can assist the Head Gardener and the wider Estate team.

Accommodation can be available for the right person if required.

Key responsibilities:

• Grass and hedge maintenance using large machinery, including tractor mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters etc
• Spraying when required – PA1 and PA6 certificates essential
• General gardening – weeding, pruning, cutting back, digging over, mulching etc
• General home repairs and maintenance
• Managing the Bio Mass boiler and fire wood preparation
• Supporting the Housekeeper with inside tasks, such as laying the fires and helping with ongoing cleaning inside and outside the house
• Assisting with functions within the house which can include dinners and shooting parties
• Driving the family members, running errands as required, and ensuring the fleet of cars are kept maintained, refuelled and cleaned.
• Working within the wider small teams on the Estate, with the ability to communicate effectively and understand the importance of health and safety in the work place. Being able to maintain high standards and efficient operations, working both within a team environment, but also independently at times.

The Person:

• Reliable, punctual, enthusiastic with a really good work ethic
• Experienced with general gardening
• Competent using large garden machinery – ride on mowers, ATVs, Gators etc
• Will have basic DIY skills to carry out minor household repairs
• Happy working alone and within a team
• Personable and a good team player
• Car driver with full UK driving licence
• Physically fit as some of the work can involve heavy lifting

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

To apply please email – info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk