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About Us

Overbury Enterprises is a family partnership of rural businesses based on the southern slopes of Bredon Hill, on the Worcestershire and Gloucestershire border. Based on the southern slopes of Bredon Hill on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border. The family recently celebrated 300 years in Overbury and we are continually evolving and developing to ensure the businesses thrive into the future.

Our 10 core enterprises include:

Build Team
Joinery Team
Property and lease administration for around 120 houses and cottages
Environmentally focused farming
Grasshoppers Early Years Nursery
Game and Wildlife Conservation
Rural Conference Space
Garden Team
Forestry Enterprise
Utilities, including water and energy

GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Join a Friendly, Skilled Team in a Thriving Rural Business

The Position

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same, including:

Working independently or as part of a team to help manage and maintain our period properties.
Responding to day-to-day reactive repairs and maintenance issues, including plumbing issues, water leaks, carpentry repairs and investigations.
Carrying out cyclical pre-paint repairs.
Assisting with the monitoring and maintaining of our private water supply, including weekly checks.
Helping maintain the high standards across our properties and facilities

About You

You may have experience as a site carpenter, Handyman or General Maintenance Technician with a range of skills:

Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a supportive team
Practical and solutions-focused, with a positive can-do attitude
Friendly, approachable and professional when working with tenants and colleagues
Committed to excellent standards, particularly around health and safety
Someone who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys a varied working day
Trustworthy

What We Offer

A rewarding and varied role in a unique rural setting
Supportive colleagues and a strong team environment
£26,000 - £30,000 PA Depending on experience
21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
The chance to be part of a respected business with long-term stability and a forward-thinking outlook
Nest Pension Scheme

How to Apply

Please complete our Job Application Form, and send it with your CV and covering letter explaining why you are right for the role to:

[email protected]

If you do not have direct experience but feel your skills are transferable, we would still like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, call

01386 725111

No agencies please

NURSERY ROLES

About the Nursery

Our nursery offers children a distinctive start to life—where the classroom extends beyond four walls into fields, gardens, and woodlands. Rooted in the principles of outdoor learning, sustainability and farm-to-fork food principals, we provide an environment where curiosity, independence, and a love for nature are nurtured every day. As an independent nursery, we pride ourselves on flexibility, creativity and a close-knit community feel. Grasshoppers Nursery is privately- owned, and purpose-built.

*All nursery roles are subject to DBS checks.

Senior PRACTITIONER

We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner, or an Early Years Practitioner ready to take the next step in their career, who has a genuine passion for nature and outdoor learning. We are a small, vibrant team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for children—from farm adventures and garden projects to animal encounters, picnics at Overbury Court, and plenty of muddy welly walks. If you enjoy learning beyond the classroom, love inspiring children through nature and real-life experiences, and are passionate about getting involved in community events, we would love to hear from you.

Duties and responsibilities

Assist in delivering high-quality education and care based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Help plan, implement, and evaluate a range of age-appropriate activities and experiences that engage children and support their learning and development.
Foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that supports each child’s growth in all areas—emotional, social, physical, and cognitive.

Person Specification

Enjoys the outdoors
Positive can-do attitude
Passionate about child care and experience of managing and guiding a team (or a willingness to learn)
A full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification in childcare
A good understanding of the EYFS and a variety of approaches to learning and development
A thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Submit to an enhanced DBS check
Be prepared to undertake further training including ongoing safeguarding and paediatric first aid.

Requirements:

Early Years qualification (Level 2/3 or equivalent)
Two satisfactory relevant references
Satisfactory disclosure check and sign-up to the update service

What We Offer:

Full-time role (hours flexible for the right candidate)
Flexible working patterns available to promote a healthy work-life balance
Early finish every Friday (5:00 pm)
21 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Competitive rates of pay
A stunning rural working environment
Exclusive access to everything Overbury has to offer for nursery activities, including Overbury Court & Gardens, Overbury Farm, Overbury Woodlands, and our Christmas Tree plantation
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
A small, friendly and welcoming team

To Apply: Email [email protected] for an application form.

Early years apprentice

This is a unique opportunity for a highly-enthusiastic, warm, and nature-loving individual to achieve their Early Years qualification (Level 2 or 3) under the dedicated guidance of our experienced team.

About the role:

Working towards a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Educator qualification through Parenta
You will be given time to complete tasks related to the apprenticeship
30 hours per week (flexible schedule)

The Ideal Candidate:

Must enjoy working with children and have a love of the outdoors.
Embraces the nursery’s ethos of outdoor and healthy living
Has knowledge of safeguarding children
An interest in healthy lifestyles would be an advantage
Ideally local

Pay: Apprentice rates (refer to UK Government Apprenticeship guidelines)

Please complete this Job Application Form and submit it to [email protected]

Estate/Senior Gardener

The Role

The business is seeking an experienced gardener to take a key role alongside the Head Gardener and the rest of the Team. We are looking for a proactive, hands on gardener who has experience in working with a small team in a similar setting. You will be working closely with the Head Gardener and the forward thinking Team on the day to day management of the gardens.

This is a rare opportunity for a passionate and energetic gardener to further their career in horticulture.

Key responsibilities within the role are working in a listed park and garden with herbaceous borders, extensive lawns, topiary and a historic Grotto set in 10 ac. The gardens also include a walled kitchen and cut flower garden, supplying Overbury Court with fresh produce and floral arrangements.

In addition to this the Garden Team is involved with a number of other properties in the business and is responsible for tenanted properties and those being prepared for letting.

Someone who has experience working with trees including felling would be an advantage.

Job Requirements

RHS Level 2 or equivalent
Solid plant knowledge
Eye for detail
Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Horticulture
Machinery experience (Ride on Mowers, Hedge Cutters, Strimmers and Tractor driving)
PA1,PA6 (desirable)
CS30,31 (desirable)
Full clean driving license

Salary – To match qualifications and experience

We may be able to help with relocation if required as there are a range of rental properties in Overbury.

To find out more about what we do here at Overbury please look at our website https://www.overburyenterprises.co.uk and our social media Instagram @OverburyEnterprises or Facebook: Overbury Enterprises.