Gardener
| Posting date: | 29 August 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.44 to £11.44 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 11.44 - 11.44 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2024 |
| Location: | Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AUG20246638 |
Summary
The role:
As Longleat is popular with its guests, the Gardener will be guest-focused service as well as ensuring the highest standards of horticulture.
This role covers all aspects of gardening, grounds maintenance and other horticultural work including amenity grass mowing, hedge trimming, bedding maintenance, leaf and litter clearance duties.
Key duties:
To maintain the gardens to a high standard of horticulture
To carry out all aspects of gardening, grounds maintenance and other horticultural work including amenity grass mowing, hedge trimming, bedding maintenance, leaf and litter clearance duties.
To assist in hard and soft landscaping duties.
To ensure that the lawns and gardens are maintained and presented to the highest standards at all times.
To undertake mowing, brushing, aeration and renovations or replacement of damaged area of turf.
To be responsible for removal of litter and debris on a daily basis within the Gardens.
To maintain and report any defects or damage to machinery and equipment, ensuring all machines and equipment are cleaned after use and before storage.
You will have:
A passion for and great understanding of plants and horticulture.
Basic knowledge of plants, gardening practices and use of garden machinery.
Hands on experience in a grounds and gardens role.
NVQ level 1-2 Amenity Horticulture.
Knowledge of H&S legislation plus formal training in manual handling and Risk Assessments.
Ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely;
Good organisational and time management skills, plus ability to work on own initiative;
Good knowledge of and experience with garden maintenance equipment and machinery.
Full clean Driving License.
A little about us
At Longleat we offer a day out like no other, our guests are invited to step into the Thynn family home where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture. They are also immersed into the wild side, where they can visit over 120 species of animals by car, foot, train, bus and boat.
With a core business of around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing immersive experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why join the Longleat team?
In this unique work environment, you will be surrounded by historic landscapes and listed buildings, all whilst listening to our lions roar and wolves howl.
In addition to your salary you will receive a range of attractive benefits that include;
29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (based on shift pattern)
Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
50% off Annual passes for Friends and Family
Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
20% off VIP Experiences, 10% off Accommodation
Discretionary bonus scheme
Employee Assistant Programme
Employer contributory pension scheme
Life assurance scheme
Perks at work
Range of flexible working schemes
Location:
On Site - Longleat (Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW)
Ready to apply?
If you are interested in this role, please apply online at www.jobs.longleat.co.uk
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if enough suitable applicants are received.
As Longleat is popular with its guests, the Gardener will be guest-focused service as well as ensuring the highest standards of horticulture.
This role covers all aspects of gardening, grounds maintenance and other horticultural work including amenity grass mowing, hedge trimming, bedding maintenance, leaf and litter clearance duties.
Key duties:
To maintain the gardens to a high standard of horticulture
To carry out all aspects of gardening, grounds maintenance and other horticultural work including amenity grass mowing, hedge trimming, bedding maintenance, leaf and litter clearance duties.
To assist in hard and soft landscaping duties.
To ensure that the lawns and gardens are maintained and presented to the highest standards at all times.
To undertake mowing, brushing, aeration and renovations or replacement of damaged area of turf.
To be responsible for removal of litter and debris on a daily basis within the Gardens.
To maintain and report any defects or damage to machinery and equipment, ensuring all machines and equipment are cleaned after use and before storage.
You will have:
A passion for and great understanding of plants and horticulture.
Basic knowledge of plants, gardening practices and use of garden machinery.
Hands on experience in a grounds and gardens role.
NVQ level 1-2 Amenity Horticulture.
Knowledge of H&S legislation plus formal training in manual handling and Risk Assessments.
Ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely;
Good organisational and time management skills, plus ability to work on own initiative;
Good knowledge of and experience with garden maintenance equipment and machinery.
Full clean Driving License.
A little about us
At Longleat we offer a day out like no other, our guests are invited to step into the Thynn family home where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture. They are also immersed into the wild side, where they can visit over 120 species of animals by car, foot, train, bus and boat.
With a core business of around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing immersive experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why join the Longleat team?
In this unique work environment, you will be surrounded by historic landscapes and listed buildings, all whilst listening to our lions roar and wolves howl.
In addition to your salary you will receive a range of attractive benefits that include;
29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (based on shift pattern)
Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
50% off Annual passes for Friends and Family
Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
20% off VIP Experiences, 10% off Accommodation
Discretionary bonus scheme
Employee Assistant Programme
Employer contributory pension scheme
Life assurance scheme
Perks at work
Range of flexible working schemes
Location:
On Site - Longleat (Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW)
Ready to apply?
If you are interested in this role, please apply online at www.jobs.longleat.co.uk
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if enough suitable applicants are received.