Gardener​/Handyman

Private House and Garden - Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Full-time preferred; 3.5-4 days per week considered initially

Hours:

08:00 to 16:00 approx.

Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

We are looking for an experienced, practical Gardener/Handyman to support the Property & Garden Manager with the upkeep and management of a five-acre garden and wider property to the current high standards.

The garden combines formal areas, lawns, rockeries, a greenhouse, a small kitchen garden and a modest lake, set around a listed main house and a separate Pool House. This is a hands-on, varied role for someone who enjoys both grounds work and general maintenance, and who wants to grow into the Property & Garden Manager role over time.

• General garden and grounds maintenance: grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, edging and seasonal planting
• Care of formal gardens, lawns and rockeries to a high standard year-round
• Management of the greenhouse and kitchen garden, including propagation and seasonal produce
• Upkeep of the lake and its surrounding margins
• Familiarity with basic plumbing, heating and electrical maintenance, and able to carry out simple checks and minor repairs across the listed main property alongside professional contractors
• Supporting the upkeep of the Pool House alongside the Property Manager and specialist contractors
• General handyman duties: minor repairs, painting, tool and equipment maintenance, and site tidiness
• Liaising with and assisting professional contractors and tradespeople as required
• Deputising for and supporting the Property & Garden Manager, with a view to progressively taking on more responsibility

• Proven experience in gardening/grounds maintenance and general property or handyman work
• Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, basic plumbing, heating and electrical maintenance
• RHS qualification preferred but not essential - practical experience and horticultural knowledge are what matter most
• Comfortable working around technical equipment such as pool/spa heat pumps and plant, with proper training
• Physically fit, reliable, and happy working outdoors in all weathers
• A genuine ambition to develop into a Property & Garden Manager role, and a wish to build a long-term career at the property
• Passionate, strong attention to detail and willingness to get involved with and lend themselves to anything
• Discrete, trustworthy and personable
• Full, clean driving licence

This is a role for someone seeking longevity and progression rather than a short-term position. The successful candidate will be supported and mentored by the current Property & Garden Manager, with genuine scope to grow into that position as they develop their skills and experience.