Castle Grounds Gardener – Horticulture in a Luxury Setting

Thornbury Castle; Thornbury; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

28 days holiday

Birthday day off

Complimentary stay after probation

Training programmes

Staff and family rates

Recognition programmes

Uniform and meals provided

Free parking

Weekend flexibility

Potential for full-time

Résumé du poste

Thornbury Castle is seeking a part-time Gardener to join our 5-star hotel grounds team. You will support the Head of Gardens with lawn care, hedge pruning, planting, and kitchen garden work in 15 acres of historic grounds.

The role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in presentation, and can follow instructions while applying initiative. Weekend work may be required in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Horticulture or equivalent experience is required.
• Practical knowledge of plants, tools and general garden machinery.
• Knowledge and experience of petrol machinery.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Head of Gardens to establish, maintain, and manage the gardens to high standards.
• Assist the Head of Gardens to lead the garden team effectively.
• Carry out day-to-day garden tasks: lawn care, hedge-cutting, pruning, weeding, planting and kitchen garden work.
• Support safe working practices and follow health & safety procedures.
• Oversee external contractors and maintain high standards in all garden areas.

Connaissances

Gardening

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Formation

Level 3 in Horticulture

Outils

Garden machinery

Petrol machinery

Description du poste

Thornbury Castle is seeking a part-time Gardener to join our 5-star hotel grounds team. You will support the Head of Gardens with lawn care, hedge pruning, planting, and kitchen garden work in 15 acres of historic grounds.

The role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in presentation, and can follow instructions while applying initiative. Weekend work may be required in a luxury hotel setting.