Head Gardener in Southampton

Job Description

Looking for a personable and reliable Head Gardener & Maintenance Technician with excellent DIY skills to come on board to support and maintain a beautiful estate in the suburbs of Romsey, Hampshire.

The estate consists of a 6-bedroom home, situated with 18 acres of stunning woodland, formal and informal gardens and paddocks with domestic livestock including horses and ponies.

It is of paramount importance for the successful candidate to have an abundance of Trade and DIY skills, be a self starter and always be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Trustworthiness, reliability, resilience, integrity and common sense are essential in this position.

This will be a varied role and include property and grounds maintenance, some horticulture, agriculture, and woodland work. It is hoped that applicants possess the vast majority of the skills we are looking for but full training will be provided on some aspects of the role if required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• General maintenance of gardens, fencing, woodland, small lake and the main residence and small buildings within the grounds to a high standard. Working closely with the contracted gardener.
• Maintenance around the grounds and property (trades experience a clear advantage but not totally essential)
• Maintenance of garden and plant machinery
• Maintenance of swimming pool and o…