Gardener
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.21 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 12.21 - 12.21 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | AUG20259246 |
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What does this role entail?Reporting to the Head Gardener, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of grounds and gardens maintenance duties in an outdoor environment throughout the year. Your work will involve all aspects of horticulture, including grass mowing, hedge trimming, bedding maintenance, and the clearance of leaves and litter, ensuring that all outdoor areas are maintained to the highest standards of presentation and guest experience. You will assist with both hard and soft landscaping tasks and be expected to operate in accordance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines. Daily responsibilities will also include turf care, such as mowing, aeration, and repair of damaged areas, as well as the upkeep and cleanliness of your work areas and equipment.Key duties will include:To maintain the gardens to a high standard of horticultureTo 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 dutiesTo perform daily tasks in accordance with Company Policy, procedures, SOP’s and risk assessments.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.Maintain and report any defects or damage to machinery and equipment, ensure all machines and equipment are cleaned after use and before storage.Be responsible for the cleanliness and neatness of your work area.To provide a Guest focused service at all times ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standards of the brand.Represent the Company at all times by being smart in appearance and presentable whilst behaving in an appropriate manner in line with our cultural values.Be accountable for their own development seeking out opportunities to learn new skills to continuously improve.Work in a responsible and safe manner at all times adhering to Health & Safety, safe working practices and Company Policies and Procedures.Such other reasonable duties as and when required by your Line Manager.About youNVQ level 1-2 Amenity HorticultureExperience with formal hedge trimming / grass cuttingBasic knowledge of plants, gardening practices and use of garden machinery.Knowledge of H&S legislation, formal training in manual handling and Risk AssessmentFull clean driving licenceHands on experience in grounds and gardens rolegood organisational and time management skills;Ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and conciselyExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work on your own initiativeHonesty and reliabilityAttention to detailFlexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks and to work extra hours to meet deadlinesA little about usAt 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 welcoming around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.Our valuesWe believe in engaging and inspiring our employees, putting people first, taking accountability, continuously improving, and acting with integrity. We invite everyone who works with us to subscribe to these values, as they truly set us apart as a place to work.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. You will even have the opportunity to visit our adorable Koalas and cheeky meerkats during your lunch break.You will receive attractive benefits that include:29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 31 days at 5 years’ service.Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employeesComplimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata50% off Membership for Friends and FamilyDiscounts on food and beverages and retail merchandiseDiscounts on VIP Experiences and AccommodationDiscretionary bonus schemeEmployee Assistant ProgrammeEmployer contributory pension schemeLife assurance schemePerks at workRange of flexible working schemesGreat progression opportunities available.Your contractThis is a permanent 39 hour contract, working 5 days out of 7 with working hours to vary over a 7 day rota basis, including weekends, evening and bank holidays as required. The earliest start time is 8am, and the latest finish time is 5pm, varying in accordance with opening times. Positions available for immediate start.Sounds great! How do I apply?If you are interested in this role, please apply online. Interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if enough suitable applicants are received.No Agency Please.