Our client is looking for a Gardener to join their team.

ROLE OUTLINE:
This role requires you to be an active and supportive part of the Estates team, taking instructions from and guided by the Estate Manager. While you may have limited horticultural knowledge and experience you will be given every opportunity to develop your horticultural skills in this exclusive working environment and progress your gardening career.

THE PERSON:
This is a great opportunity for a motivated person to contribute to fantastic grounds, be supported by a great team, and work in beautiful surroundings. You will be passionate and enthusiastic and have basic knowledge about the varied plants and trees within the grounds; creating an environment that is enjoyable, safe and secure for its Members. You will have excellent customer service skills and be committed to what you are doing, always remaining proud of your work.
The role is very hands on, so a can do, and proactive approach is essential and forms part of our One Team ethos.

MAIN DUTIES:
Tasks will vary on a daily basis as determined by the Estate Manager and may include;

A range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the grounds and contribute to the delivery of projects.
Carrying out a varied range of gardening and landscaping duties, requiring a minimum amount of supervision and use of own initiative.

Grassed areas
Maintaining and cultivating the lawns, including our world-renowned croquet lawns. This may involve levelling uneven ground, hogging, re-turfing, re-seeding, fertiliser, spiking, raking, cutting using the appropriate equipment.

Flower beds, hedges, trees including greenhouses
Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, litter and debris, clearing, edging, propagating, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting out.
Maintaining hedges, planting, and pruning small trees, keeping surroundings clear from weeds, removing tree stumps.
Assisting with the construction of raised beds.

Paths and Roadways
Maintain paths and keep paths and roadways clear of weeds, encroaching vegetation and fallen leaves and branches, keeping driveways clear of snow etc, keeping all estate areas free of litter.

Hazards and Infestations
Use of natural methods for plant protection and pest control, avoiding application of chemicals and pesticides.
Be alert for and report signs of pests or bacterial attack on all vegetation including water borne vegetation and to apply first line treatment as directed e.g., spraying with chemicals, unless specialised attention is required e.g., disease in large trees.
Be alert for and report actual or potential hazards such as faulty stiles, dangerous trees etc, intrusion of livestock and infestation of vermin.
Equipment
The use of a wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery, and powered hand tools, such as lawn mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters etc.
Ensuring that all tools, garden equipment and machinery are correctly maintained and serviced and that they are kept in good and safe working order.
Keeping the company van and tool sheds clean and tidy and tools stored securely at all times

Health and Safety
You will be required to have an awareness of Health and Safety legislations and practise in a safe and sensible manor, ensuring a safe working environment for your own safety, and those around you, at all times.

BENEFITS:
As well as the traditional benefits such as pension scheme, life assurance and 28 days holiday each year (pro rata), you will enjoy extra perks when you join the team

Perkbox (discounts at high street retailers and restaurants)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support
Meals and hot drinks while on duty
Complimentary parking onsite
Staff socials and events
Staff accommodation on request


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