Gardener

Chester Races; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Gardener to join their Maintenance team. This role is vital in ensuring that the grounds are beautifully presented, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere for visitors. The Gardener will take ownership of specific areas, engaging in planting, landscaping, and maintenance to uphold the highest standards. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and various benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those who love horticulture and wish to make a tangible impact on the venue's appearance.

Benefits

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Continuous professional development

Private medical cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Free onsite parking

Free chef-prepared lunch

Gym and restaurant discounts

Free tickets for selected Race Days

Access to a well-being app

Qualifications

• Trained as a professional gardener with practical experience.
• Knowledge of plant husbandry and horticultural techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the beauty of the grounds with flowers and plants.
• Support with landscaping and general maintenance tasks.
• Ensure high standards of personal presentation at the venue.

Skills

Practical gardening experience

Knowledge of horticultural techniques

Competence with machinery

Health and Safety knowledge

Artistic plantsmanship

Education

NVQ 1-2 in Amenity Horticulture

RHS Level 2

Tools

Tractors

Chainsaws

Pedestrian mowers

Job description

Chester Race Company are proud to present an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the Maintenance team as a Gardener on a permanent contract, based in the heart of Chester.If you have a good eye for detail and presentation, this is the perfect role for you!

The Gardener will play a pivotal role in ensuring our site and grounds are maintained to the highest of standards, including planting, landscaping and maintenance of all garden areas and plants. This role will be looking after the grounds for both Chester and Bangor on Dee Racecourse.

About Chester Race Company:
Chester Race Company Ltd is one of the North West’s best-known and most-admired brands. It is an evolving organisation with a broad portfolio but retaining Horseracing at its core. The Company operates three racecourses, Chester, Bangor-on-Dee and Musselburgh, in Scotland. At Chester, we also own and operate - a hotel, a vibrant pub and have other property interests in the city.

General responsibilities include:

• Ensure our sites are presented in a beautiful manner with the use of flowers, plants and planting techniques
• Helping with hard and soft landscaping and general maintenance of the venue, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding
• Develop, enhance and conserve the site and contribute to the delivery of projects
• Support with the planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants.
• Ownership of specific areas of the venue ensuring the highest standards are maintained and healthy plants are available for our visitors to enjoy
• Display high standards of personal presentation and conduct when working at the venue

Skills and Attributes we are looking for:

• Trained as a professional gardener/horticulturalist with a good level of practical experience (e.g. NVQ 1-2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent level of vocational experience)
• RHS Level 2 or equivalent
• Knowledge of Health and Safety & compliance requirements
• Self-composure in all situations is integral due to the high-pressure working environment
• Good knowledge of plant husbandry and horticultural techniques. Knowledge of a wide range of horticultural techniques covering a range of plant types. Artistic plantsman ship/ design skills will be required
• Competence with machinery/ equipment use and maintenance including tractors, chainsaws and pedestrian mowers
• Passionate, enthused and knowledgeable about the varied plants within the venue

Benefits include:

• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Continuous professional development
• Private medical cover (Medi-Cash)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Free onsite parking
• Free chef-prepared lunch
• Gym and restaurant discounts
• Free tickets for selected Race Days across the group
• Access to a well-being app
  

Salary: £25,600 - £28,400per annum

Hours of work:

37.5 hours per week, working hours are 08:00 - 16:30
Evening week as required.

This role is based at Chester Racecourse and Bangor on Dee Racecoursetherefore a reliable commute to both Racecourses is essential.

If you feel like this is the perfect fit for you, please apply with your CV attached today! All applications will be collated and assessed upon the closing date by the recruitment team and the hiring manager for the role.