Gardener

At a glance Salary - £23,280 - £25,000 Contract type - Permanent Hours of work - 39 hours per week Monday to Thursday 07:30am - 16:00pm Friday 07:30am - 15:00pm Location - Leckford Abbas hotel About the role This exciting permanent role is based at the Leckford Abbas hotel in Hampshire, once the original home of Spedan Lewis, set in beautiful countryside and close to the River Test. This role would suit a self-motivated, passionate and experienced horticulturist who is available to deliver and maintain high standards throughout the gardens and grounds. The Gardens and Grounds Technician will be responsible for managing the gardens within the hotel grounds, including maintaining two greenhouses, used for propagation of plants, fruit and vegetables and a walled kitchen garden used to supply the Abbas restaurant kitchens. Key responsibilities To assist with the improvement and maintenance of the Gardens, ensuring they are presented at the highest standards, which retain the gardens in their pre-eminent position within the Partnership and the horticultural world at large. To efficiently undertake all horticultural and maintenance tasks as requested, ensuring high levels of craftsmanship To maintain and use a wide range of tools and powered equipment and complete any records required. To ensure and promote the health and safety of yourself and others in accordance with Partnership requirements. To establish good working relationships with other Partners and Managers. To welcome and communicate with visitors to the Gardens, which can include giving talks, selling tickets and answering questions. To maintain current knowledge of horticultural practices and environmental considerations and apply where appropriate. To provide Department out of hours cover on a rota basis. To support and take part in Estate events as required, which will involve occasional extra hours at weekends and evenings. Essential skills Experience of propagation and working in a production garden Able to work with minimal supervision Minimum of 2 years professional gardening experience with a good understanding of plants, pests and soil types Full Driving Licence Minimum NVQ Level 2 Amenity Horticulture or equivalent professional experience Good communication skills Desirable skills PA1 & PA6a Pesticide certificate NPTC CS30/31 Chainsaw certificate Benefits of the Partnership and the role 🏖️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday,, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours). ⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy 🐷 - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not 🤑 - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount. 🚴 - Simple cycle to work support scheme 🏰 - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them 🌱 - Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - (Link->https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/) Next Steps The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP. For internal use only: #LI-JLPWTR #LI-HEADOFFICE