At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain stunning grounds and gardens at a beautiful country estate.
- Company: Private family offering a welcoming household environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension contribution, and potential accommodation.
- Other info: Flexible hours with occasional weekend work and time off in lieu.
- Why this job: Join a long-term opportunity to work in a picturesque setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in groundskeeping and strong horticultural knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
A private family is seeking an experienced Groundsman to join their household and support the running of their beautiful country residence in Dorset.
This is a long-term opportunity for a professional, proactive and skilled grounds person who takes pride in maintaining and developing a private estate to exceptional standards. The property is a second home, occupied for approximately 18 weeks each year, together with occasional weekends and holidays. Working closely with the House Manager, you will ensure the grounds are always beautifully presented and prepared for the family's arrival.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining the estate grounds to an exceptional standard
- Lawn care, mowing and general grass maintenance
- Hedge cutting, pruning and seasonal garden care
- Planting and cultivation across formal gardens and growing areas
- Vegetable garden and fruit tree management
- Orchard care and maintenance
- Paddock upkeep
- Pond, river and weir maintenance
- Tree monitoring and general estate care
- Log cutting, storage and fire preparation
- Fire building and management during family stays
- Storm preparation, recovery and estate safety checks
- Operating and maintaining garden machinery and equipment
- Basic estate repairs and general maintenance
- Vehicle care and support duties as required
- Security checks and routine property inspections
- Liaising with contractors when required
- Supporting family arrivals and departures
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience maintaining private gardens, country estates or similar environments
- A minimum of three years' relevant groundskeeping, gardening or estate maintenance experience
- Strong horticultural knowledge and practical gardening skills
- Experience operating and maintaining garden machinery
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
- A professional, discreet and flexible approach
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider household team
- A dog-friendly attitude
- A valid UK driving licence
- The right to work in the UK
Additional skills such as tree surgery, chainsaw operation, machinery maintenance or estate repair experience would be highly advantageous.
Working Hours
Due to the nature of the estate and seasonal requirements, working hours will vary throughout the year.
Occasional weekend working may be required during busy periods and family occupancy, with time off in lieu provided.
Package
- Salary, dependent on experience
- Pension contribution
- Use of a work vehicle whilst on duty
- Accommodation may be available if required
- Long-term opportunity within a welcoming private household environment
Start Date: Mid-August
Enhanced background checks and excellent references will be required for the successful applicant.
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