Posted on
February 1, 2021
Location
Wickhambrook, Newmarket, Suffolk
Job Type
Permanent / Full-time / Live in / Live out
Role
Private Household & Estate / Gardener / Groundsperson
Full Time Head Gardener, Nr Newmarket – REF 701 FILLED
Position Filled
Full Time experienced Head Gardener required for private Estate located close to the village of Wickhambrook, Suffolk.
Ideally the successful person will hold horticultural qualifications, however this is not essential as someone with a wealth of practical experience working within large gardens will be considered. Excellent plant knowledge is essential.
Use of large garden machinery will be required – ride on mower, tractor, strimmer, sprayer, hedge cutter ,chain saw etc.
The garden comprises several areas :-
- Lawns
- Hedging
- Formal borders
- Cutting garden
- Vegetable garden
- Greenhouse
- Trees
- Shrubs
- Water gardens
- Lakes/ponds
- Moat and haha
The Head Gardener must be able to manage part time gardeners, offering advice and guidance ensuring the grounds are kept neat and tidy at all times. Someone who understands working with the seasons and has a genuine passion for horticulture. Experience and creativity with planning landscaping projects would be an advantage.
Reliability and a good work ethic essential to fit in with the other staff on the Estate.
Competitive salary offered and the possibility of accommodation for the right person
Car driver
Tel Jackie 07979501997 or Rebecca 07771655879