Estate Groundsperson

• Company: Hensill Estate
• Closing Date: 19-12-2025
• Location: Hawkhurst, KENT
• Salary: £32,000 - £35,000
• Hours: Permanent
• Contact Title: Owner
• Contact Name: Mr B Goodburn
• Contact Email: hensillestate@gmail.com
• How to Apply: Please email your interest and CV to: hensillestate@gmail.com

Description

Groundsperson required for 100-acre Private Georgian Estate

 

We are seeking a reliable, skilled and proactive Estate Groundsperson to join a small team on a beautifully maintained 100-acre Georgian estate in Kent. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes real pride in their work and can deliver consistently high standards across the estate’s buildings, gardens and wider grounds.

Key responsibilities as follows.

 

1. Grounds & Gardens:

-Maintain all gardens and grounds to an exceptional standard, including grass cutting, edging, path clearing, hedge cutting, weeding and seasonal duties (e.g. leaf clearing).

-Undertake tree management and pruning (working with tree-surgeons when required).

-Maintain the lake, driveways and all hard landscaping areas.

 

2. Estate & Property Maintenance:

-Carry out routine repairs, basic plumbing, DIY, gutter clearing and general upkeep of estate buildings.

-Manage pool and tennis court maintenance (with contractors as needed).

-Monitor heating oil, maintain a stock of logs and support general estate operations.

 

3. Vehicles & Machinery:

-Clean and care for estate vehicles, including fuelling, tyre checks and valeting.

-Maintain garden machinery and equipment; arrange servicing and repairs where required.

 

4. Contractor & Household Support:

-Liaise with contractors for boiler servicing, AGA maintenance, pest control and other specialist work.

-Provide occasional driving duties for the Principals

 

5. About You:

-We are looking for someone who is:

-Practical, hands-on and confident managing a wide variety of maintenance tasks.

-Experienced in property maintenance, horticulture and hard landscaping.

-Ideally holding a trade qualification and/or previous gardening or estate grounds experience.

-Highly organised, self-motivated and able to plan work efficiently.

-Professional, trustworthy and comfortable working in a private household environment.

 

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm