Job Title: Full-Time Groudworker – Northamptonshire
We are seeking a dedicated, physically capable, multi-skilled full-time ground worker to maintain a stunning private estate in rural Northamptonshire.
This is a hands-on, physically demanding role best suited to someone with strength, stamina, and a proactive attitude. The successful candidate will be working outdoors year-round and must be comfortable with a varied workload that includes both routine maintenance and more intensive landscaping work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planting, moving, and maintaining large trees and heavy plants – often by hand in locations with limited access
- Laying heavy paving slabs and assisting with hardscaping projects
- General estate gardening using a range of machinery and tools (push mowers, ride-on mowers, chainsaws, strimmers, hedge trimmers)
- Driving and manoeuvring a tractor fitted with bucket, forks, and trailer
- Work at height, including scaffolding up to 6m and assisting with tree surgery
- There is a large amount of tall hedge trimming taking place from June to September
- Regular maintenance of tools and equipment
Requirements:
- Excellent physical condition and able to lift and carry heavy loads
- Comfortable working at height and in all weather conditions
- Flexibility to work overtime, sometimes at short notice, to complete urgent or ongoing tasks
- Holidays to be taken outside of peak seasonal workload (May-August)
- Fluent English speaker
- Full UK driving licence required, with experience operating tractors and towing trailers
- Some level of mechanical skills is a plus
Ideal Candidate:
- Practical, hardworking, and reliable
- Able to work independently
- Positive attitude and takes pride in a job well done
- Experience on rural estates or similar outdoor roles
- Comfortable working on scaffold and ladders
This is a permanent, full-time position. Salary will be competitive and based on experience. Separate accommodation on site may be available for the right candidate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
