An experienced gardener is sought to join a closeknit estate team on a private property with large gardens in North Dorset on a fulltime basis.
The successful applicant will need to assist with a substantial greenhouse a walled vegetable garden and an orchard as well as a variety of formal gardens including borders and lawns.
This position will require applicants to have a good understanding of and experience in kitchen gardening as a wide variety of produce is grown for the house on an ongoing basis along with a comprehensive plant knowledge and the maintenance of to provide the estate with fresh cut flowers.
The Gardener will play an important role in ensuring the formal gardens are maintained to high standards working closely alongside the rest of a 4person team.
Suitable applicants for this role will have experience of gardening within a private estate environment from a handson perspective. Applicants should have good plant identification skills excellent attention to detail.
Demonstrable experience in kitchen gardening and plant propagation/glasshouse work is essential as is competency in the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery.
RHS or NVQ Level 2 Horticulture spraying qualifications (PA1/PA6) an indate First Aid certificate and chainsaw certificate would be desirable though training can be provided in the areas necessary for otherwise suitable candidates.
Applicants must be tidy in their work presentable positive in attitude and possess a working understanding of the considerations required of gardeners on private estates.
Hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm.
Salary up to 32k gross per annum negotiable depending on experience.
Role to commence when the right candidate is found.