The Estate Gardener will provide essential support in the maintenance and care of the wonderful gardens, landscapes and grounds. Assisting with a variety of tasks, ensuring that the environment is aesthetically pleasing and well - maintained. The estate is set in a stunning location within easy access of both Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds, close to the small town of Clare, Suffolk.
Key Responsibilites:
Planting & Care:
- Assisting with planting flowers, shrubs, trees, and vegetables
- Watering plants, pruning, deadheading, and applying fertilizers
- Maintaining proper plant health, including monitoring for pests and diseases
- Caring for plants within the greenhouse
Weeding & Ground Maintenance:
- Weeding flowerbeds, vegetable patches, and lawns
- Clearing leaves and debris from garden areas
- Maintaining pathways and borders ensuring they are tidy and free from overgrowth
Lawn care:
- Assisting with mowing lawns and maintaining neat edges
Tool & Equipment Maintenance:
- Competence in operating large garden machinery - lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, strimmers and leaf blowers
- Ensuring all tools are properly cleaned , maintained, and stored
Soil Management:
- Helping with basic soil preparation and digging
Landscaping Projects:
- Supporting the team with larger landscaping projects such as planting new beds, installing garden features, or other tasks as directed by the Head Gardener
Health & Safety Compliance:
- Following Health & Safety guidelines for the safe use of equipment, chemicals and tools
- Reporting any hazards or issues relating to garden maintenance
Customer/Visitor Interaction:
- Occasionally assisting with garden tours or informing visitors about the plants and landscaping
What you will need:
- A strong work ethic and reliability
- Experience, with the ability to take direction, and willingness to learn
- RHS level 1 or 2 qualification in horticulture / landscaping or the equivalent
- PA1 and PA6 spray certificates
- Chainsaw certificate (desired but not essential)
- To be personable and a team player, who communicates well with others.
- Basic knowledge of gardening tools and equipment
- Physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors for extended periods, which could include lifting, kneeling etc
The salary will depend on experience.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a great environment in the most wonderful location.
Please apply via email [email protected]
www.larstonerecruitment.com
Work Location: In person
