Skilled Gardener
We are seeking an experienced gardener to help maintain the grounds of a beautiful 10 acre private family estate in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Working as part of a small team, 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.
Skilled Gardener Key responsibilities:
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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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Weed, feed and maintain flower beds and planted areas
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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.
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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.
Skilled Gardener will have:
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Previous professional gardening or grounds maintenance experience essential.
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Good all round knowledge of plants, lawns, shrubs & trees.
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Be conscientious, hard working & punctual.
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Experience using and maintaining petrol and battery-powered gardening equipment.
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Be confident operating a ride-on lawnmower.
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Have a 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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Flexible approach to working hours, particularly during seasonal busy periods.
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Driving Licence preferred but not essential providing you can get to and from the site.
Benefits:
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Full-time position, self employed preferred.
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Weekly pay. Starting salary dependant on experience.
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Overtime available during busy periods and alternate Saturdays
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Opportunity to work on a prestigious private estate with varied and interesting grounds.
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Holiday entitlement available after qualifying period
