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Head Gardener

TORRY HILL FARM
The Estate Office, Torry Hill, Sittingbourne ME9 0SP

Job details

Pay

  • £28,000 - £38,000 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Monday to Friday

Location

The Estate Office, Torry Hill, Sittingbourne ME9 0SP

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Full job description

The Torry Hill Estate is a mixed 3000 acre family owned estate in the North Downs.

A Head Gardener is now required to lead the existing skilled team of garden staff in a role that is varied, practical and challenging.

The Role

A new Head Gardener will lead an existing team of staff, responsible for:

- Management and development of two principal family gardens, both open under the National Gardens Scheme, including a kitchen garden

- Maintenance of gardens and grounds associated with a holiday letting business and residential properties, and of a cricket pitch and a private miniature railway.

- Management of garden machinery including organising maintenance and servicing.

- Supervision and co-ordination of health and safety practices relevant to the team, their machinery and equipment.

The Head Gardener will report to the estate owner day to day, and work within a small close-knit team of existing estate staff.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with good practical experience in gardening and team leadership, with the following attributes:

- Good plant knowledge, expertise in cultivation and hands on garden management experience

- A proven track record in a leadership role supporting and developing a team

- Proficiency in the use and maintenance of garden machinery

- Competence in relevant health and safety legislation and practices applicable to the role

- PA1 and PA6A spray certificates would be an advantage.

- Experience in forestry and tree inspection would be an advantage.

Technical training can be provided as required

The Package

- A competitive salary package of up to £38,000 per annum dependent on experience, offered with a pension

- The position is to start as soon as possible

- Daily working hours are 7.30am to 4.00pm

- Holiday entitlement is 23 days annually plus bank holidays

- Accommodation could be available on rental terms to be discussed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Gardening: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/02/2025
Reference ID: Torry Hill - Head Gardener

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