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Gardener
Job Posted: 18 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Expire in: 10 days
Job Description
Gardener
We are seeking an experienced Gardener to maintain the grounds of a beautiful 12-acre private family estate in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Working as part of a small team and reporting to the House Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the estate's extensive grounds, which include formal and informal lawns, paddocks, woodland, flower beds, hedges, exotic trees, a small lake, and an outdoor pool area.
Gardener Day to Day Duties
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Maintain formal and informal lawns, including mowing, feeding, aeration, scarification and weed control.
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Cut, shape and care for hedges.
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Maintain smaller trees and monitor larger trees, recommending specialist contractor work where required.
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Weed, feed and maintain flower beds and planted areas.
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Recommend new planting schemes and improvements to existing beds.
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Carry out seasonal planting and prepare hanging baskets and pots.
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Care for the estate lake, including algae and pond weed removal, monitoring water levels and topping up using the borehole.
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Maintain the outdoor pool area, including surrounding lawns and hedges.
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Maintain gravel driveways, keeping them tidy and weed-free.
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Monitor and treat plants and trees for pests and diseases where appropriate.
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Care for exotic trees, including palm, olive, fig and bonsai.
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Clean, maintain and safely operate a range of petrol and battery-powered gardening equipment, including a ride-on lawnmower.
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Support with occasional non-gardening duties during events such as Christmas and private functions.
Gardener Requirements
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Previous professional gardening or grounds maintenance experience.
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Experience using and maintaining petrol and battery-powered gardening equipment.
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Confident operating a ride-on lawnmower.
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High attention to detail and pride in maintaining exceptional standards.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
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Strong organisational and planning skills.
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Flexible approach to working hours, particularly during seasonal busy periods.
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Estate gardening experience preferred but not essential.
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Driving Licence
Benefits
* Full-time, self-employed position.
* Weekly pay, paid directly by the owner. Rate dependant on experience..
* Overtime available during busy periods and alternate Saturdays
* Opportunity to work on a prestigious private estate with varied and interesting grounds.
* Holiday entitlement availble after qualifying periodBefore You Apply
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