23 October 2024
Filled
Groundskeeper
Heveningham, Suffolk, IP19
The employer
Wilderness Reserve is an 8000-acre estate of woodland, lakes and rolling pasture, sprinkled with an eclectic collection of historic and traditional Suffolk properties. Lovingly restored by artisans, each home has unique character.
From the grand Grade II listed manor house and restored 15th century barn, to charming, thatched cottages and romantic retreats, Wilderness Reserve is a long-term conservation and restoration project - protecting English nature and breathing new life into historic properties. It is unlike anything or any place you’ve ever been before.
The job
As Groundskeeper you will work as part of a small team responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds immediately surrounding Wilderness Reserve properties, undertaking duties to include lawncare, hedge and plant maintenance, pressure washing, and more.
What you'll need
Experience from a gardening or grounds maintenance background
Experience in using and maintaining horticultural equipment and machinery
First aid training an advantage
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, in a physically demanding role
Full UK driving licence due to rural location
Where you'll be based
The estate spans 8000 acres, from Heveningham to Sibton to Yoxford.
What you'll receive
£23,000 - £25,000 per annum dependent on experience
Full time employed contract working Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Overtime available and encouraged
28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Stunning working location in the Suffolk countryside
Find out more
To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.
All communication will be treated in complete confidence.