This fantastic opportunity has become available for a full time Gardener / handy person in Hungerford, Berkshire. The role can be live in or live out and with a salary of £30,000 gross per annum, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Please see below and get in touch for more details!
Responsibilities
Gardening & Grounds Maintenance
• Mow lawns, strim edges, and maintain neat, tidy grounds year-round.
• Weed and tend to flower beds, borders, and planters.
• Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges seasonally.
• Plant and care for flowers, vegetables, and bulbs.
• Keep driveways, paths, and terraces clean and free from debris.
• Maintain garden tools and machinery in good working order.
• Manage composting and general garden waste.
Handyperson Duties
• Carry out small household repairs and maintenance (e.g. painting, tightening fittings, minor carpentry).
• Change light bulbs, fix minor electrical or plumbing issues (non-specialist).
• Ensure general upkeep of property interiors and exteriors.
• Liaise with contractors or specialists when needed.
• Maintain garden buildings, fences, gates, and outdoor furniture.
Driving & Errands
• Drive family members locally when needed (e.g. station runs, airport, errands).
• Collect supplies, feed, or household items from nearby shops.
• Assist with vehicle care – washing, fuelling, basic maintenance.
• Ensure estate vehicles are kept clean and road-ready.
Additional Responsibilities
• Occasional dog sitting and dog walking when family is away.
• House sitting during family absences – keeping the home secure and cared for.
• Assisting with general estate management as required (e.g. deliveries, bins, errands).
Requirements
• Proven experience in gardening and general maintenance work.
• Practical skills with tools, machinery, and basic home repairs.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining a beautiful, well-kept home and garden.
• Comfortable around animals (dogs and horses on the property).
• Flexible and willing to assist with varied household tasks.
• Full, clean driving licence.
Preferred
• Experience working on a private estate or large country property.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems, lawn care, and horticulture.
• Able to manage garden schedules (planting, pruning, mowing calendar).
• Friendly, discreet, and adaptable personality.
Accommodation (if live-in)
• Private self-contained annex (attached to main house) on the estate with kitchen, bathroom, and sitting area.
• vehicle provided for work use
Location: Hungerford Berkshire
Minimum Experience Level for this job: 2+ years working in a similar role
Training and Qualifications needed for this job: qualifications not essential for this role .
Days : Monday-Friday
Hours: 8am- 4pm
Job Start Date: January 2026
Pay: £30,000 gross per annum, any extra hours would be paid in addition .
Driver : Yes
Pets : Horses and dogs
This is a permanent Gardener position
To apply for this job please contact Philippa immediately on 01635 36465 or 07988 908231 or send an up to date version of your CV to: mailto:Philippa@harmonyathome.co.uk
P J Day Limited T/A Harmony at Home Berkshire acting as an Employment Agency. We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. You must also have an up to date DBS on the update service and a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain, along with minimum of 2 professional referees one of which must be your current or last employer that are immediately contactable.
Please apply below. This job has an ID code of: 863933
