Gardener

Dorchester Collection; Blacknest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and resort collection in England is seeking a full-time Gardener to assist in maintaining gardens including a new kitchen garden, terraces, and more. The role involves physical gardening tasks, has a focus on quality service, and offers perks such as complimentary nights, F&B discounts, and a pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, a passion for plants, and great communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for career development in a five-star environment.

Benefits

Complimentary nights with breakfast

50% F&B discount

Generous Employee Introductory Scheme

Team members' awards and incentives

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Complimentary uniform laundering

Complimentary meals

Complimentary Internet

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Occupational Health support

Complimentary Eye Test

Qualifications

• Physical gardening including hedge cutting and lawn maintenance.
• Willingness to carry out a range of gardening tasks.
• Proven experience in gardening or estate management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day running of the gardens.
• Carry out physical gardening tasks.
• Work on weekends on a rotational basis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proven gardening experience

Understanding of plant care

Experience with garden machinery

Job description

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a full time Gardener

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic gardener to join our existing team to assist in the day-to-day running of the gardens which include: new kitchen garden, terraces, rose garden, sunken garden, cottage garden, croquet lawn, lake, woodland, lawns and wild flower meadow, as well as small private gardens around the hotel & polo centre.

What you'll get

• Complimentary nights with breakfast within Dorchester Collection
• 50% F&B discount at selected restaurants within the Collection
• Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered
• Team members' awards and incentives schemes
• Contributory pension scheme entitlement from date of commencement
• Life assurance cover for all team members
• Uniform laundered complimentary
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty at our team members' restaurants
• Complimentary Internet at allocated computers in team areas
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health, including subsidised massage treatments and health clinics
• Complimentary Eye Test for VDU users

What you'll do

Physical gardening such as hedge cutting and lawn maintenance as well as pruning, planting and bed/border maintenance. You should be willing to carry out a range of other gardening tasks as they arise.

The role will involve weekend working on a rotational basis and you may be required to work some longer days during the summer period with more time off in the winter.

This is an exciting opportunity offering development and project work with career progression and the prospect to further your qualifications.

What you'll bring

Attention to detail, a positive attitude and excellent communication skills are vital as you may be approached by our guests asking questions about our gardens. You will be well presented at all times ensuring your appearance is in keeping with the five star hotel environment.

The ideal person will have proven gardening or estate management experience. You must have a passion for plants and understand plant care, pruning and maintenance. Experience with garden machinery would be ideal as this can be a physical job.