Live-In Gardener

Benefits:

• Salary of £28,000 per annum.
• Accommodation in a one-bedroom, single-story cottage on the estate (best suited for a single person or couple).
• The chance to develop your skills in a diverse and engaging garden setting.

The Burford Recruitment Company is delighted to be recruiting an Under Gardener for a beautiful private estate near Burford. This full-time, live-in position offers a unique opportunity to work within a close-knit, two-person gardening team, collaborating closely with the Head Gardener to maintain and enhance the estate’s stunning grounds.

This role is perfect for someone with broad horticultural expertise and hands-on experience in an estate setting. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the seasonal needs of the garden, from herbaceous and shrub border care to kitchen garden upkeep and general grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a small team under the guidance of the Head Gardener.
• Conduct regular care and maintenance of herbaceous and shrub borders, seasonal bedding, container plants, and lawn care.
• Undertake greenhouse duties, kitchen garden maintenance, and assist with the overall landscape care.
• Use and maintain various gardening tools and machinery, including hand tools, hedge trimmers, push mowers, and ride-on equipment.
• Participate in general garden upkeep, ensuring the estate gardens remain visually appealing and healthy.
• Use of spray applications and chainsaw if qualified, although PA1/PA6 and chainsaw certifications are beneficial but not essential.

Key Requirements:

• Proven gardening experience, ideally in an estate or private garden environment.
• Proficiency in using garden machinery and tools.
• Strong horticultural knowledge across a range of plant care, garden maintenance, and landscape management practices.
• Physical fitness, with the stamina to perform various gardening tasks effectively.
• Ability to work on-site every other weekend, as the role includes weekend responsibilities.

This role is ideal for a gardening professional passionate about estate garden management and enjoys the quiet, hands-on lifestyle that comes with living and working within a beautiful countryside setting. If you’re looking to grow your horticultural career in a supportive environment and contribute to the legacy of this wonderful estate, we’d love to hear from you.