12 June 2024
Filled
Head Gardener
Tunstall, Suffolk, IP12
The employer
A private family home with gardens of some 8-10 acres, comprising ornamental formal gardens, an impressive collection of trees, extensive lawns and hedges, swimming pool, walled garden, and more.
The job
As Head Gardener for this impressive country house, your prime focus will be the upkeep of the landscaped ornamental gardens, responsible for caring for the health of plants, weeding, pruning, spraying, and extensive hedge-cutting. The estate also employs a part time gardener, who you would oversee, whose focus is mowing the lawns. You'll be provided a variety of equipment including strimmers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, hand mowers, ride-on etc. plus a dedicated workshop/gardeners shed area. The gardens are well-established and require full time attention to keep them looking their best.
What you'll need
An experienced horticulturalist with extensive plant knowledge
An excellent timekeeper who is reliable and trustworthy
A proactive attitude towards the overall upkeep of the garden and grounds
Knowledge and experience of pesticides and chemical applications
Experience using chainsaws and other horticultural machinery
Chainsaw Maintenance/Crosscutting and PA1/PA6 strongly desired
Love of the outdoors and working in all weathers
A Full UK driving licence and your own transport.
Where you'll be based
The house is based in the village of Tunstall, Suffolk
What you'll receive
- £30,000 - £32,000 per annum dependent on experience
- Full time employment working 40 hours per week, ideally between 8am-4:30pm
- Opportunity to take real ownership over the care of a truly fabulous garden
- 28 days holiday 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.