GROUNDSMAN
Overview:
A Groundsman/Gardening position is available with an immediate start. It includes groundman duties, gardening duties and light farm work, including animal care.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lawn mowing, hedge cutting, strimming, leaf blowing, weeding, pruning shrubs, pruning trees.
- Digging, edging lawns, planting and soft landscaping when instructed.
- Tidying and organising of working areas.
- Tractor driving, paddock maintenance and fence repairs.
- Livestock feeding and health checks. Animal feeding, cleaning and health checks.
- Monitoring lighting and irrigation systems.
- Fixing property defects as required. Reporting back issues and problems found on site.
- Vehicle cleaning and maintenance. Keeping your work vehicle tidy and equipped with all the materials and equipment required to do your duties.
- Driving and running errands as per business requirements
- Management and oversight of adhoc staff / tradesman and ensuring they are completing their assigned tasks
- Upkeep of gardens of additional properties owned by the family
- Ability to work in a safe and responsible manner at all times following correct methods as described in the method statement within the Health & Safety Manual ensuring correct use of PPE to carry out tasks.
- Assisting and providing cover for Gamekeeper as and when necessary
- Any additional tasks as and when required
ABOUT YOU
- You will need a cheerful disposition and to act in a courteous manner.
- Working in a safe and responsible manner at all times. Following correct methods as described in the method statement in the Health and Safety Manual, Ensuring use of correct PPE to carry out tasks.
- Ensuring correct use, maintenance and safety of gardening tools
- You will need to have 2 years Gardening and Groundsman experience at Private Estates.
- Excellent time management and strong work ethic essential.
- Any farm or estate experience would be a bonus.
- Any Gardening or Horticultural experience a bonus.
- Good mechanical knowledge essential.
- A full UK driving license as driving is required.
- A proactive approach to getting the job done, with good attention to detail.
- Presentable and excellent communicator.
- A team player with potential to manage other team members.
- A good sickness and attendance record.
- Pass a Company Advanced DBS check.
WORKING HOURS
Full Time
Working hours: Monday - Friday (08:00 - 17:00)
Occasional weekend assistance will be required to assist with event organising or to help with animal care.
Any weekend help will be advised in advance, and alternative days off offered.
When required to work on a bank holiday then you will be given the day back in Lieu.
Work Location
Experience
- Estate: 2 years (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
