Ballyfin is a 5-star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
In 2024, we are one of only two Irish properties to be awarded 3 Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide.
The Ballyfin Estate spans 614 acres and is full of history, tranquility, and great natural beauty.
With only 20 Bedrooms, and a private one-bedroom Gardeners Cottage, the house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland.
DescriptionThis is an exciting opportunity for a hard-working and proactive individual to join our Garden team at Ballyfin.
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 plantsTo ensure you sow and maintain vegetable produce to the highest standards possibleActively mow, trim and fertilize green spaces as and when requiredMulch, edge and weed gardensPrune and trim trees, fruit trees and fruit bushesMonitor and maintain the health of plantsDeal with pest problems that could damage plantsEnsure that you proactively keep gardens and green spaces clear of debrisRequired Skills/Abilities:
Basic understanding of seasonal vegetablesPrevious experience as a working Gardener is preferred but not essentialBasic knowledge of plant life is advantageousBasic understanding of pests and disease and control measuresA love of the outdoors and plant lifeFull clean Irish Drivers licence is requiredAbility 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 20KGMust 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
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