14 September 2026
Filled
Private Gardener
Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13
The employer
A private family home with gardens of some 6 acres
The job
As the sole gardener for this small estate, your primary focus will be the upkeep of the landscaped ornamental gardens and lawns, responsible for caring for the health of plants, weeding, pruning, spraying, and extensive hedge-cutting and mowing. For this you will use a variety of equipment including strimmers, chainsaws, electric and petrol hedge trimmers, hand mower, ride-on etc.
What you'll need
An experienced horticulturalist with extensive knowledge of the care of perennials and shrubs
An excellent timekeeper who is reliable and trustworthy
A strong knowledge of pruning
Happy to work alone for long periods
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
Happy to turn your hand to other tasks required by the family, such as light maintenance work, taking out the bins
A Full UK driving licence and your own transport.
Where you'll be based
The small estate is based close to Framlingham, Suffolk
What you'll receive
£32,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent on experience
Full time employment working 40 hours per week, ideally between 8am-4:30pm
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.