Experienced Assistant Gardener
Are you an enthusiastic gardener with a
passion for plants, gardens, and horticulture?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and
energetic gardener to join our small and friendly team and assist us on our
journey to develop the grounds of this private country estate near Ripley, Surrey.
As an Assistant Gardener you will work closely with our Head Gardener on the
development and maintenance of the garden and accompanying grounds.
The ideal applicant will possess
previous professional experience in hands-on gardening and would preferably
hold relevant qualifications. A sound knowledge of plants together with good
all-round practical skills in gardening is a must. As the Assistant Gardener
you will work under the guidance and supervision of our Head Gardener and will
be required to work efficiently on your own, when required.
The successful candidate will be
required to work a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday with the eventual possibility
of live-in accommodation. Three years’ contactable references must be given,
and own transport as well as a clean driving licence will be required.
Non-smoker please.
As assistant gardener duties will
include, but are not restricted to, the following:
· Maintenance and development of beds and borders
· Planting of new perennials, bulbs, and any shrubs
· Weeding, mulching, and digging over of beds
· Tidying beds and containers situated around the Main House
· Maintaining and training climbers and wall shrubs
· Cutting back perennials
· Propagation of planting stock of all types of plants
· Irrigation of glasshouses and borders
· Pruning and training shrubs and young trees in particular the apple trees in the walled garden
· Vegetable and fruit growing.
· General leaf blowing in the autumn
· Maintenance of hedges and paths
· Maintenance of lawn including feeding and scarifying
· Ensuring the gardeners’ buildings and surrounding areas are kept tidy and safe
· Occasional assistance with other Estate duties such as fallen trees, fence maintenance etc.
Remuneration:
Circa £22,000 to £25,000 pa negotiable. Subject to qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
Statutory Holiday including Bank Holidays
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Workplace Pension Scheme
To apply:
A letter of application and CV should be sent to:
Mr Dale Jarvis
Email: djarv01942@gmail.com