Estate Manager/Gardener Job

Live In Estate Manager/Gardener, East SussexA lovely client of ours is looking for a Live In Estate Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and improvement of the Estate.
The ideal candidate will have basic gardening knowledge and skills and broad handyman skills.Responsibilities:
Maintain and improve the estate's three acres of garden, including the lawn, rough grass, walled garden, and shrub and rose beds
Work with the estate's woodman to maintain the woodlands
Perform general handyman tasks, such as gutter cleaning, drain maintenance, and fencing repair
Maintain and fill the estate's 100kW wood burner during the winter months
Work with the housekeeper to ensure the security of the house and Estate
Drive small dumpers and mini-excavators
Perform basic mechanical tasks, such as engine maintenance and tire changes
Handle chain saws, strimmers, and hedge cutters
Be versatile and willing to perform a variety of tasks, as the estate and farm sometimes overlap
Ability to drive small dumpers and mini-excavators
Clean driving license required.Accommodation: Attractive one-bedroom flat with heating
Days: Monday – Friday(Sat & Sun – set up heating during Winter)
Hours: 8am - 4/4.30pm
Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: Flexible for the right person
Job number: 115550
Responsible consultant: Bianca de Freitas
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