Junior Gardener / Trainee Grounds Person

• Near Stow-on-the-Wold
• Up to £30,000 pa (pro rata)
• Part-Time and Permanent (3 or 4 days per week)
• Tuesday to Saturday, 08:00 to 17:00 On a rota basis – 1 hour lunch Break
• Flexibility to start earlier in summer months, e.g., 7:00/7:30 am to 4:00/4:30 pm

A motivated and physically capable Junior Gardener / Trainee Grounds Person is sought to join a friendly and supportive estate team near Stow-on-the-Wold. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting out in horticulture or grounds.

Working alongside two experienced team members and reporting directly to the Estate Manager, the successful candidate will receive training and have the opportunity to develop independence and responsibility over time.

This is primarily an amenity-style gardening and grounds role involving a wide range of outdoor maintenance tasks across a beautiful and varied 10-acre estate.

Key Responsibilities
•    General garden and grounds maintenance: hedge cutting, strimming, pedestrian and ride-on mowing, patio and gravel upkeep, leaf clearance, and topiary clipping
•    Tree care: pruning of fruit trees and light pruning across the estate
•    Weekly swimming pool checks and basic maintenance
•    Maintenance of a Japanese garden
•    Clearing lower-level building gutters (high-level gutters handled by contractors)
•    Compost turning using an Avant telehandler (training and certification provided)

Candidate Profile
•    Strong work ethic and a physically fit, hands-on approach
•    Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
•    Interest in horticulture and grounds care
•    Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently as experience develops
•    Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in estate gardening and grounds management.

Benefits
•    Vitality medical package included
•    Long-term career development with mentoring from experienced team members
•    Beautiful and varied working environment on a private 10-acre estate
•    Supportive and knowledgeable estate team