Garden & Grounds Team Member

Haven Holidays; Tendring; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Holidays in Tendring is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Assistant to help maintain the park and grounds to the highest standard for our guests. You will care for flower beds, borders, and landscaped areas, with training provided to develop your skills.

Ideal candidates have an interest in outdoor work and are prepared for all weather conditions. Applicants must be 18+ due to machinery use, and the role offers a supportive team environment and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Interest in gardening or outdoor work.
• Basic plant knowledge and seasonal care.
• Familiarity with mowing, strimming and hedge trimming tools.
• Willingness to work in all weather and perform physical tasks.
• Age 18 or over due to machinery use.

Responsibilities

• Maintain park grounds and facilities to high safety standards.
• Keep gardens and green spaces vibrant and tidy year-round.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Plant knowledge

Tool operation

Physical endurance

Tools

Mowers

Strimmer

Hedge trimmers

Job description

Work with the team to maintain the park and grounds to the highest standard for our guests, this includes caring for flower beds, borders, and landscaped areas.

Responsibilities

• Help create a safe, secure, and well-maintained space for all visitors through skilled and consistent upkeep of the park's grounds and facilities.
• Contribute to a refreshing and memorable guest experience by keeping our beautiful gardens and green spaces vibrant, tidy, and in top condition year-round.

Requirements

Previous experience in gardening, horticulture, or grounds maintenance is valued but not essential; we provide training.

• A genuine interest in gardening, landscaping, or outdoor work.
• Basic plant knowledge (e.g., identifying weeds, pruning, seasonal care).
• Familiarity with tools and equipment such as mowers, strimmer's, hedge trimmers, etc.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions and undertake physical tasks.
• Due to operating grounds maintenance machinery, candidates must be 18 years and over.