Grounds and Maintenance Person- Ipswich, Suffolk Ref JF1720

Part Time experienced Grounds and Maintenance Person required for private country house located approx 8 miles east of Ipswich.

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic person to join this small team working 2 or 3 days a week, 8am to 4pm.

The formal gardens include many unusual trees and plants, in addition there is a small woodland and wildflower meadows. The owners are working to increase the land as a haven for wildlife.

The Position:-

• Maintaining borders and lawns
• Helping with the vegetable garden
• Tree pruning
• Watering
• Strimming and weeding
• Hedge cutting
• Leaf collection
• Log cutting
• Using large garden machinery, ride on mowers, small tractor, leaf blowers, hedge cutters.
• Keeping the general areas tidy
• Occasional painting of external areas and garden fixtures
• Smaller property maintenance tasks such as maintaining gates and fences
• Keeping small drains clear of leaves and debris
• Helping with animal husbandry ( chickens, geese, ducks, sheep)
• Occasional extra visits to check on property when owners are away

The Person:-

• Reliable, punctual and willing to work with others
• Enthusiastic, self motivated and discreet
• Will have a full driving licence
• Be physically fit
• Happy to work outside in all seasons
• Knowledgeable about trees, plants and shrubs
• Be interested in creating wildlife habitats

A good hourly rate will be offered to the successful person who can provide fully checkable references.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997