Craft Gardener
- Abbeyleix House & Farm
- Abbeyleix, County Laois, Ireland
Job Description
Abbeyleix House and Farm is a large private estate based in Co Laois. We are currently seeking a craft gardener for a seasonal full-time position to work with the dedicated garden team to help create and maintain our formal gardens.
What you'll need:
- You must have a proven track record, including experience in the maintenance of rose gardens, perennial borders, lawn maintenance and glasshouse/indoor plants.
- Must be able to call on a broad knowledge of plants, as you will be working with an ever-evolving garden. ● Propagation and nursery stock knowledge, for you to help grow our garden.
- Full driving licence required. Use of a gator will be provided at times for work purposes.
Qualifications:
- You should have a relevant horticultural qualification, either QQI Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture/ RHS Level 2 or 3, equivalent or above.
- ● PA1 and PA6 Spraying Certificates.
How to apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button and attach your CV and cover letter for the attention of Aoife O Connor.
Duration: February- September
Hours: Mon – Fri. 40hrs
Salary: Dependent on experience
Job Benefits
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Abbeyleix House and Farm is a prestigious and historically significant private estate in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. Situated on a thousand acres of parkland along the River Nore in County Laois, Abbeyleix House and Farm is a carefully preserved country estate with hundreds of years of history.
The property includes formal gardens, woodlands, walled gardens, lawns, herbaceous borders, kitchen gardens, and parkland, requiring a combination of skilled maintenance and thoughtful development.
