Gardener - Chippenham, Wiltshire
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Chippenham, Wiltshire
Gardener - Chippenham, Wiltshire
Salary not available. View on company website.
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Chippenham, Wiltshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 26 Mar | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: a55fde093c624e03a98ea44171690884
Full Job Description
- You will also be assisting with setting out and planting newly designed gardens and areas as well as taking care of lawns as part of your duties.
- You will be helping to maintain and improve the gardens and grounds, performing a variety of tasks, including but not limited to planting, propagating, weeding, pruning, deadheading, mowing, hedge cutting, mulching, scarifying, spraying, and strimming.
Lucknam Park are recruiting for a full time Gardener to join their team. A passion for horticulture and drive to achieve results are essential for this role. This wonderful position is to help in improving and maintaining existing gardens and grounds., Enthusiasm and passion for gardening, with a good work ethic and a keen eye for detail. - Good plant and species knowledge.
- Proven practical gardening/horticultural experience.
- Excellent organisation and communication skills.
- Operate well as part of a team and equally be sufficiently self-motivated to work alone.
- A flexible and positive approach to challenges.
- A good knowledge and application of Health and Safety compliance.
- Competence in using and maintaining machinery/equipment.
- Willingness to carry out any other reasonable work, as directed by the Head Gardener.
- Be willing to work in all weather conditions.
- Knowledge of seasonal tasks in gardens is advantageous., Experience of working as a Gardener would be an advantage but not essential
- Formal horticultural training (RHS level 2 or equivalent) and experience (2 years minimum) are essential.
- An understanding and passion for horticulture
- Qualifications in spraying and chainsaw would be advantageous
- To be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors in all weathers
- Communicate clearly in fluent English
- A caring and patient manner
- Self motivated, initiative and a positive attitude towards work, In line with the requirements of UK immigration legislation all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility to work will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. If you do not already have the right to live and work in the UK please do not apply as we cannot help with obtaining the relevant visas.
Part of the team at one of the most award-winning UK country house hotels - Free staff lunch when on duty
- Free car parking
- Smart Uniform provided for operational staff
- Share of discretionary service charge after qualifying period
- Free use of swimming pool and gym in the Spa, tennis courts, 5-a-side football pitch
- Discount on food in Walled Garden Restaurant lunch & dinner
- Discount on Spa treatments & products and Equestrian Centre sessions
- Preferential room rates at Lucknam Park and some Relais & Chateaux hotels
- Complimentary room nights at Lucknam Park after qualifying period
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through Hospitality Action
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Enhanced annual holiday allowance
- On the job training, development and promotional possibilities We are offering a competitive salary for 40 hours over 5 days, Monday - Friday. Shifts may include working Public/Bank Holidays. Service charge will be paid after completing one full months service.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/gardener-chippenham-wiltshire-124823996
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