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Grounds Maintenance Person
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2024 |
| Location: | Skipton, BD23 6EX |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAY20241912 |
Summary
Bolton Abbey, the Yorkshire Estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, situated in Wharfedale near Skipton, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Yorkshire Dales. It has an estimated half a million visitors per year. As part of the Grounds Maintenance team you will take care of the extensive visitor access areas, nature trails, car parks and public facilities.
Duties:
Grass cutting
Strimming
Hedge cutting
Hoeing
Turfing & Grass Seeding
Tractor Driving
Propagation of Plants
Digging
Planting
Fence Construction & Footpath Maintenance
Personal Specification:
Polite, friendly and courteous attitude.
Ability to work well within a team, supporting colleagues.
Experienced and have an aptitude and interest in horticulture and general grounds maintenance.
Reliable.
Driving licence.
A flexible approach to work.
A desire to continually update and improve own knowledge.
A smart appearance at all times, complying with the requirements of the dress code.
Vigilant observation on all matters concerning safety and security.
A good understanding of Bolton Abbey and the countryside in general.
Applicants will ideally be semi-qualified gardeners committed to working hard within a team, maintaining the high standards required by Bolton Abbey Estate. Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.
Duties:
Grass cutting
Strimming
Hedge cutting
Hoeing
Turfing & Grass Seeding
Tractor Driving
Propagation of Plants
Digging
Planting
Fence Construction & Footpath Maintenance
Personal Specification:
Polite, friendly and courteous attitude.
Ability to work well within a team, supporting colleagues.
Experienced and have an aptitude and interest in horticulture and general grounds maintenance.
Reliable.
Driving licence.
A flexible approach to work.
A desire to continually update and improve own knowledge.
A smart appearance at all times, complying with the requirements of the dress code.
Vigilant observation on all matters concerning safety and security.
A good understanding of Bolton Abbey and the countryside in general.
Applicants will ideally be semi-qualified gardeners committed to working hard within a team, maintaining the high standards required by Bolton Abbey Estate. Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.