Grounds Keeper / Maintenance, Thetford, Norfolk- REF 1316

Position Filled
Posted on
April 17, 2023
Location
Norfolk
Job Type
Permanent / Full-time / Live in / Live out
Role
Private Household & Estate / Gardener / Groundsperson / Estate Worker

Experienced Grounds / Maintenance person required to look after a 40 acre mini estate which consists of beautiful equine facilities (stable yard, gallop, large all weather surfaced arena, paddocks) formal lawns, gardens and 5 properties.

This is a full time position which includes evenings and weekends on a rota system with other members of staff.

If the person has horse experience this would be a real bonus, any extra help bringing horses in and out of the field and mucking out would be a real help to the team.

The main responsibilities will include:

  • General maintenance of house and 5 properties
  • All grounds maintenance-grass, paddocks, fencing, spraying, rolling etc
  • General gardening – weeding and cutting back.
  • Hedge cutting and chopping logs.
  • Feeding and walking dogs and other animals when needed (birds of prey)
  • Vermin Control
  • Tractor driving
  • Use of garden machinery
  • Late security and animal checks on a rota
  • Clearing driveways, leaf blowing, strimming etc

Accommodation available if required.

Must have worked in a similar position previously.

For more information, please contact Rebecca 07771 655879 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk