Skilled Gardener We are seeking an experienced gardener to help maintain the grounds of a beautiful 10 acre private family estate in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Working as part of a small team, you'll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the estate's extensive grounds, which include formal and informal lawns, paddocks, woodland, flower beds, hedges, exotic trees, a small lake, and an outdoor pool area. Skilled Gardener Key responsibilities: * Maintain formal and informal lawns, including mowing, feeding, aeration, scarification and weed control. * Cut, shape and care for hedges * Weed, feed and maintain flower beds and planted areas * Carry out seasonal planting and prepare hanging baskets and pots. * Care for the estate lake, including algae and pond weed removal. * Maintain the outdoor pool area, including surrounding lawns and hedges. * Maintain gravel driveways, keeping them tidy and weed-free. * Monitor and treat plants and trees for pests and diseases where appropriate. * Care for exotic trees, including palm, olive, fig and bonsai. * Clean, maintain and safely operate a range of petrol and battery-powered gardening equipment, including a ride-on lawnmower. * Support with occasional non-gardening duties during events such as Christmas and private functions. Skilled Gardener will have: * Previous professional gardening or grounds maintenance experience essential. * Good all round knowledge of plants, lawns, shrubs & trees. * Be conscientious, hard working & punctual. * Experience using and maintaining petrol and battery-powered gardening equipment. * Be confident operating a ride-on lawnmower. * Have a high attention to detail and pride in maintaining exceptional standards. * Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team. * Flexible approach to working hours, particularly during seasonal busy periods. * Driving Licence preferred but not essential providing you can get to and from the site. Benefits: * Full-time position, self employed preferred. * Weekly pay. Starting salary dependant on experience. * Overtime available during busy periods and alternate Saturdays * Opportunity to work on a prestigious private estate with varied and interesting grounds. * Holiday entitlement available after qualifying period