Gardener

Gardener Reporting to: Estate Manager Location: Private Estate - near Bearsted, Kent Salary: Up to £28,000 Hours: 7am–3pm, Monday-Friday Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays To assist with the day-to-day maintenance and development of the gardens and grounds, ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard.

The Gardener will work alongside the Estate Manager and undertake a variety of practical horticultural and grounds-maintenance duties. The gardens are planted in a prairie style and need refreshing. This opportunity is a great stepping stone towards the role of Head Gardener.

We are looking for a strong candidate that is able to ‘hit the ground running’ and that will bring their own ideas and make the garden their own. Key Responsibilities Garden Maintenance

• Assist with the general maintenance of lawns, borders, beds, hedges and planted areas.
• Weeding, planting, pruning and deadheading as required.
• Assist with the planting and establishment of trees, shrubs, perennials and seasonal plants.
• Cut back and remove overgrown or unwanted vegetation.
• Assist with dividing, moving and propagating plants where appropriate.
• Maintain paths, patios, driveways and other hard-standing areas.
• Clear leaves, fallen branches, fruit and other garden debris.
• Assist with hedge cutting and shrub maintenance.
• Support seasonal garden tasks, including winter preparation, spring and autumn planting.
• Using and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Using machinery – strimmer’s, mowers – ride on and push and hedge cutters. Grounds

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