Qualified Gardener Live In/ Out, Hempnall, Norfolk- REF RR1617

Experienced and knowledgeable Estate Gardener required for impressive, private country estate on the outskirts of Norwich.

The person must have worked in a similar setting previously, taking care of large estate gardens / grounds all year round.

The majority of the estate is parkland/woodland, but it also has a beautiful formal garden consisting of attractive lawns, topiary, mixed beds and borders, roses, wisteria, orchard, lakes, hedges, tree lined driveway, old established trees.

The garden now needs an enthusiastic, committed and passionate person who can focus their attention on bringing it back to its original beauty. Someone with a real flair who takes a pride in their work would be best suited.

Horticultural qualifications are essential.

The successful person will be very hands on and have extensive horticultural knowledge. They will need to be energetic, ambitious and physically fit. PA1/PA6 spray certificates and chainsaw licence are essential. A driving licence is required for the role due to the rural location of the estate.

There is a wide range of machinery including garden tools, tractor and trailer, therefore the ability to operate a range of garden machinery and good craft skills are also desirable for the role.

Responsibilities:

Formal borders-pruning, cutting back plants and shrubs, watering, plant feeding, weeding, digging out, mulching
Lawns-mowing, edging, aerating, scarifying, fertilising
Hedges- cutting, shaping
Driving mini tractor and trailer
General maintenance of machinery and coordinating servicing

Groundsperson/Caretaking:

Driveway paths and yards- tidying, raking, brushing and leaf blowing
Weed control using chemical spray from backpack sprayer
Chainsaw use and other powered machines
Wood splitting manually or by machine to provide the hall with logs
Basic maintenance of fences
Leaf clearing

You will need to be organised, able to plan and prioritise your workload, have good communication skills and the ability to work alongside others and alone.

Hours:

8am to 4pm Monday-Friday.

This is an employed position but if the person would rather be self employed this is an option too.

Great annual salary for the right person.

*Can be a live in or live out role*

Accommodation: wing of the main property with its own separate entrance and garden. It’s a lovely space with a large bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/diner and sitting room.

The family have dogs and wish to protect wildlife/birds, so would prefer the Housekeeper not to have pets of their own, especially cats although a well behaved dog would be welcome.

This is a full time, permanent, employed role offering a magnificent working / living environment.

Excellent, fully checkable references will be required for this lovely position.

For more information, please contact Rebecca – info@ruralreacruitment.co.uk