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Gardening & Maintenance

Greycoat Lumleys has a wealth of experience placing all levels of Gardening staff for Live In and Live Out positions, for any environment, including urban and rural private gardens of all sizes, country estates and hotels and gardens open to the public. We have an excellent database of high calibre professional Gardeners in many locations and some with specialist skills such as organic gardening, historic garden restoration, design and landscaping etc. Clients visits are offered as part of a personal service, tailored to your needs. We can find you the ideal:

Head Gardener
Sole or Single Handed Gardener
Grounds Staff
Estate Workers
Plantspeople
Glasshouse Specialist
All-Rounder

Greycoat Lumleys Private Households & Estates is here to help with all your Gardening recruitment needs.

Available Candidates

The Candidates featured below are just a selection taken from the huge database of Candidates actively looking for work through Greycoat Lumleys.

If you don't see an ideal Candidate here, call us to discuss your needs.

Gardening & Maintenance

Desired Location: Commuting distance from Much Wenlock, Shropshire
Live In or Live Out: Live Out Freelance / self-employed
Salary Expectation: £18.00 per hour
Availability: ASAP
Candidate ID: 116879

A highly experienced and hands-on Gardener looking for part-time roles in the Shropshire area. He has previously worked in gardens including Trentham and Combermere, reaching Head Gardener level, but he is now branching out to run his own gardening business. He has both horticultural experience and is used to doing all hands-on maintenance gardening. He is able to advise on new planting schemes as well as looking after areas of established gardens. Available to start asap

Call +44 (0)1298 600 414 or Email Laura Harrall

Desired Location: Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Live in
Salary Expectation: £20,000
Available from: 3 Months’ Notice
Candidate ID: 121068

This candidate is amazing. She has been working in The Royal Household for the last 4 years and has gained vast amounts of knowledge. This candidate is looking to move to take charge of her own garden and work with a new team. She would be an asset for any estate or household looking to add a fabulous candidate to their team.

Call +44 (0) 131 556 5139 Email Lesley Jones

Desired Location: Scotland / North Yorkshire / Northumberland / Lakes / Borders
Live In or Live Out: Live In
Salary Expectation:£25,000+
Available from: One Months Notice
Candidate ID: 89970

Excellent all-rounder looking for a new Gardener / Handyman / Driver role in Scotland and the North of England. He is currently running an 11 acre estate in Gloucestershire, but a combination of the role changing and his desire to be located further north means that he will be looking for a new role to start in July, or sooner if the right job became available. He is hands on, flexible and able to do general maintenance, gardening, driving, pet care, property maintenance, and security. He is described as a genuine chap and easy to work with. Excellent experience and references.

Call +44 (0)131 556 5139 or Email Lesley Jones

Desired Location: Leeds / Skipton areas of Yorkshire
Live In or Live Out: Live Out
Salary Expectation: £22,000 GPA+
Available from: August 2019
Candidate ID: 119549

He will be completing his Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture at Harlow Carr in August and will be looking for a full-time role where he can put his previous experience and qualifications to good use. Ideally looking for a garden where he can make a difference, and work with an employer to make suggestions and help them achieve their visions for a garden. Hands on and with excellent horticultural knowledge.

Call +44 (0) 1298 600 414 Email Laura Harrall

Desired Location: Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Live In
Salary Expectation: £23,000
Availability: 1 Month's Notice
Candidate ID:90791

This candidate has been an experienced staff member of a Private Estate for 10 years. He is looking for a new role in Scotland. He has experience of gardening, logging, driving, managing the household, contractors and events, painting and decorating. He is married and his wife will be looking for work separately in the area. They have dogs and 1 cat.

Call +44 (0)131 556 5139 or Email Lesley Jones

Desired Location: South of England
Live In or Live Out: Ideally Live In
Salary Expectation: £24k+
Availability: 1 Week Notice
Candidate ID: 117296

A down to earth, calm candidate who is keen to secure a new role within private households and estates. Since 2016, he has been working on a privately owned farm as Caretaker / Handyman. His skills include; gardening, garden and grounds maintenance, use and maintenance of machinery, working with animals, security of property, and DIY and basic repairs. This candidate also holds a chainsaw licence.

Call +44 (0) 207 2339950 or Email Nicola Forster

Desired Location: Home Counties
Live In or Live Out: Live In
Salary Expectation: £30k+
Availability: 1 Month Notice
Candidate ID: 117774

An excellent Head Gardener with a very strong background in private estates. Since 2015, he has been Head Gardener for a high net worth client with properties in Surrey, Buckinghamshire, and London. He is based on the estate in Surrey, with 43 acres of both formal and informal gardens including woodland, water features, formal lawns, orchards, walled gardens, swimming pools, and herbaceous borders. Prior to this role, he worked as a Gardener on a very large prestigious property in Surrey. He has a chainsaw licence, spraying certificate, and Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture.

Call +44 (0) 207 2339950 or Email Nicola Forster

Desired Location: South West England
Live in or Live out: Both
Available from: 1 month notice
Salary Expectations: £27k+
Candidate ID: 49555

A fantastic candidate who has been registered with our agency for quite some time. She was placed by us in 2010, as a Kitchen Gardener where she stayed for nearly two years. She then moved to another private estate in late 2011, where she has been working as Head Gardener. She is now keen to relocate to the South West, and would be looking for a new live in or live out position within private households and estates. She a wide range of skills including gardening and garden maintenance, DIY & basic repairs, staff management, budget management and purchasing, working with animals, security, household errands, driving duties, and use and maintenance of machinery. She is also happy to help out with other household duties, including table service, basic cooking, and light housekeeping. This candidate is very likeable; passionate, very friendly, and polite. She clearly enjoys what she does and would make an excellent addition to any team.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Nicola Forster

Desired Location: West London & Surrey
Live in or Live out: Live Out
Available from: 1 month notice
Salary Expectations: £25K+ GPA
Candidate ID: 113609

This candidate has been working for a HNW client in Surrey since 2015. His role here is varied and hands on, and he works alongside an Estate Manager and Chauffeur. Unfortunately, his employers will soon be leaving this property and he is therefore seeking a new long term position within private households. He offers the following skills: Grounds & Garden Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance (including Bentley, Rolls Royce), DIY and basic repairs, Carpentry, Swimming Pool Maintenance, Tennis Court Maintenance, Overseeing Contractors, and Household Security. He is a very strong candidate; young, but very ambitious and hard working. He has a great attitude and positive approach, and would make an excellent addition to any team.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Nicola Forster

Desired Location: Ideally Surrey / Hampshire
Live in or Live out: Live In
Available from: 1 month notice
Salary Expectations: £28K+ GPA
Candidate ID: 111661

A lovely, hands on candidate who has been working on a self-employed basis since June 2018. Prior to this, he worked on private estates for 3 years. He has a background in construction and vehicle maintenance, and has a wide range of skills to offer, including Estate Maintenance, Basic Gardening, Overseeing Contractors, Vehicle Maintenance, and working with animals. He is friendly, hard working, and very easy to get along with. He would fit in well with any team, and has a great sense of humour.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Nicola Forster

Desired Location London & Home Counties
Live In or Live Out  Both
Salary £25k+
Availability 2 month notice period (negotiable)
Candidate ID 48665

A highly experienced candidate who has been working on a private estate in Kent since 2010. His role here is quite hands on and varied, and he has a wide range of skills to offer. He is currently based in Kent, and is ideally looking to stay in that area, but happy to move for the right position. He offers the following skills: Gardening and Garden Maintenance, Grounds and Property Maintenance, DIY & Basic Repairs, Driving Duties, Household Security, Vehicle Maintenance, Woodland Management, looking after animals, Use and Maintenance of Machinery, and Liaising with Contractors. He is a very likeable candidate. He has a very strong CV, and interviews very well. A true all rounder, I have no doubt that he would make an excellent addition to any household.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Nicola Forster

Desired Location South of England
Live In or Live Out  Live In
Salary  £28k+
Availability 1 month notice
Candidate ID 112117

A top Head Gardener who has been working on private estates since 2005. Since 2015, this candidate has been the Head Gardener on a private property in Hampshire. Prior to this, he spent 8 years as a Deputy Head Gardener / Kitchen Gardener on an organically run private estate in Wiltshire. He is ideally looking for a Live In role, with his wife and two children. His skills include; Gardening, Use and Maintenance of Machinery, Budget Management, Garden and Grounds Maintenance, DIY & Basic Repairs, Swimming Pool and Tennis Court Maintenance, Security of Property, and Liaising with Contractors. He is happy to work with animals. He has a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Gardening. In both his current and previous position, the gardens were open to the NGS. He is truly a top candidate. He is well presented, professional, and interviews very well. He has a flexible approach and is very hard working. I have no doubt that this candidate would be a huge asset to any estate.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Nicola Forster

Desired Location: Within an hours travel of Ayr
Live In or Live Out: Live Out / Live In
Salary Expectation: £22,000 - £25,000 GPA
Availability: Immediately
Candidate ID: 23702

This candidate really can do it all. He is experienced in gardening, maintenance, security and cooking. He is an extremely personable and presentable professional who is able to work on his own initiative, be flexible and is committed to his employers and to his work. He is discreet with a warm smile.

Call +44 (0)131 556 5139 or Email Lesley Jones

Desired Location: South Of England
Live In or Live Out: Both
Salary Expectations: £85K+ GPA
Available from: 3 months
Candidate ID: 109682

A top Estate Director with an excellent skill set. Since 2014, he has been the Operations Director of a private, 25 acre school in London. His role here is varied and hands on, and he has gained invaluable experience managing budgets, staff, developments, and grounds. Prior to this, he spent 12 years in Ireland managing a large estate. During his time there, he ran the estate on both a private and commercial level. He is keen to get back into private estates. His skills include Estate Director / Estate Management, Shooting Estate experience, Staff Management, Budget Management, Overseeing Contractors and Project Management. This candidate is an extremely well presented and well-mannered gentleman. He is a true professional and would make an excellent addition to any estate.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Nicola Forster

Desired Location:  UK
Live In or Live Out: Both
Salary Expectations: £28K+ GPA
Available from: 3 month notice (negotiable)
Candidate ID: 96497

An enthusiastic, energetic candidate who has been working as a Head Gardener on a private estate since 2016. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Gardener for 4 years. Sadly, his current role is very much maintenance focused, and he is keen to secure a position where he can be a hands on Gardener again. His skills include; Lawn Care and Maintenance, Trimming and Pruning, Organic Gardening, Use and Maintenance of Machinery, Garden Design, Propagation, Kitchen Gardening, Hard & Soft Landscaping, Tree Surgery and Staff Management. He is also happy to work with animals. This candidate is friendly, down to earth, and comes across an ambitious and hard working.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Nicola Forster

Desired Location: All UK
Live in or Live out: Both
Available from: 1 month notice
Salary Expectations: £40K+ GPA
Candidate ID: 84679

Estate Manager An excellent Estate Manager who has been working on a private 85 acre estate in Oxfordshire since 2015. Prior to this, he was running an environmental conservation company, working with private and commercial clients. He has a wide range of skills to offer and excellent experience. He also has a BSc (Hons) in Landscape Management, and a Foundation Degree in Countryside Management. He is also a qualified bee keeper and has a lot of experience in estate, property and staff management.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Nicola Forster

Desired Location: Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Live In
Salary Expectation: £25K GPA
Available from: 1 months’ notice
Candidate ID: 32101

A very likeable and professional Head Gardener with 6 years’ experience of working in Scottish gardens as a Head Gardener. Has experience of managing staff and all aspects of running an estate garden. One property is a wedding venue, therefore the gardens had to be immaculate and consistently well maintained to the highest standard.

Call +44 (0)131 556 5139 or Email Lesley Jones