Landscaping jobs in Devizes

About Barton Court Estate

Barton Court Estate is a privately owned estate dedicated to excellence in land stewardship, , and heritage. We pride ourselves on our immaculate presentation and attention to detail that supports the lifestyle of the principals and their guests.

We are looking for a motivated, skilled, and hands-on Estate Worker to join our close-knit team and contribute to the care and upkeep of our formal gardens, parklands, and wider estate grounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Lawn care: Mowing, strimming, edging, and maintenance of formal and informal lawns
• Grounds maintenance: General upkeep of parklands, paddocks, woodlands, and driveways
• Machinery use: Operation of tractors, strimmers, mowers, hedge cutters, and chainsaws
• Woodland management: Basic chainsaw work, log splitting, and maintenance of woodland paths
• Gardens: Support with the maintenance of formal gardens alongside the gardening team
• General repairs: Basic handyman tasks, fencing repairs, path maintenance, and estate upkeep
• Machinery & vehicles: Daily maintenance checks, cleaning, and safe operation of estate machinery
• Digger work: Occasional use of mini-diggers or similar machinery (basic skills preferred)
• Problem-solving: Identify issues proactively and take initiative to resolve them
• Livestock (bonus skill): Support with sheep handling and basic animal care as needed

Key Attributes

• Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of personal ownership and accountability
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively without close supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering consistently high standards
• Hands-on, physically fit, and happy to work in all weather conditions
• Proactive, practical, and solution-oriented
• Strong team player who contributes to a positive and professional working environment

Essential Requirements

• Experience operating tractors and grounds maintenance machinery
• Confident using chainsaws and powered garden equipment (relevant certificates preferred)
• Full UK driving licence
• Basic handyman or maintenance experience
• Willingness to work occasional flexible hours (e.g. seasonal or weather-dependent tasks)
• A “can do” attitude
• Willingness to muck in with all jobs that crop up, including unrelated.

Desirable Skills

• Digger operation
• Experience with livestock/sheep care
• Tickets for machinery use (chainsaw, brush cutter, etc.)

Our Core Values

As a member of the Barton Court team, you’ll be expected to embody and uphold our core values:

• Discretion & Trust – Respecting privacy at all times
• Attention to Detail – Taking pride in every task, no matter how small
• Teamwork & Communication – Supporting colleagues across all departments
• Anticipation – Proactively identifying and addressing needs before they arise
• Readiness & Presentation – Keeping the estate guest-ready at all times

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• On-site training and support
• Potential for future progression within the estate team
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Opportunity to work in a stunning rural setting as part of a friendly, professional team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have your PA6
• Can you operate a tractor?
• Do you have experience with a digger?
• Do you have your chainsaw qualification?

Work Location: In person