Details of the offer

This is an exciting opportunity for a hard-working and proactive individual to join our Garden team at Ballyfin.

Ballyfin is surrounded by natural beauty, with the estate spanning over 614 acres, including vast lawns, greenery, woodlands, gardens, a lake, and much more.

This is a full-time permanent position, working Tuesday to Saturday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.
Reporting directly to the Head Gardener, this position is responsible for maintaining and presenting the grounds of the gardens and wider estate in a clean, beautiful, and safe manner at all times.

Main Duties: (Include but are not limited to): To ensure all work is done to a high standard in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) To be an active member of the garden team, assisting team members in other areas as and when required. To Install and maintain seasonal plants To ensure you sow and maintain vegetable produce to the highest standards possible Actively mow, trim and fertilize green spaces as and when required Mulch, edge and weed gardens Prune and trim trees, fruit trees and fruit bushes Monitor and maintain the health of plants Deal with pest problems that could damage plants Ensure that you proactively keep gardens and green spaces clear of debris Required Skills/Abilities: Basic understanding of seasonal vegetables Previous experience as a working Gardener is preferred but not essential Basic knowledge of plant life is advantageous Basic understanding of pests and disease and control measures A love of the outdoors and plant life Full clean Irish Drivers licence is required Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling. Must be physically able to operate machinery and equipment. Must be able to lift up to 20KG Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. If you feel you meet the above criteria and you feel that this job will be a good fit for you, then we want to hear from you!


Nominal Salary: To be agreed

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