Gardener

Grosvenor Group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious estate management company in Lancaster is seeking a Gardener to support the Head Gardener in maintaining and developing the gardens at Abbeystead Estate. The ideal candidate will have a recognised horticultural qualification or relevant experience, with a strong work ethic and ability to use a range of garden machinery. Responsibilities include daily gardening tasks, teamwork, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. This full-time permanent position offers an opportunity to work in a beautiful environment with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Recognised horticultural qualification and/or relevant hands-on experience.
• Current or recent hands-on experience in horticulture.
• Experience in using a range of garden machinery.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and development of gardens and grounds.
• Contribute to daily gardening tasks and projects.
• Work alongside the Head Gardener and external contractors.

Skills

Horticultural qualification or relevant experience

Experience with garden machinery

Ability to work independently and in a team

Strong time management

Professionalism and discretion

Education

Recognised horticultural qualification

Tools

Ride-on and hand-held garden machinery

Job description

Gardener

Reporting to:

Head Gardener, Abbeystead Estate

Department:

Abbeystead Gardening

Primary location

Abbeystead Estate

Work schedule/contract type

Full-time/permanent

Main purpose of role

Working under the direction and guidance of the Head Gardener to support the maintenance and future development of the gardens and wider grounds of Abbeystead House Gardens.

Key responsibilities

Horticultural

• Present the garden to the highest possible standards. Using best horticultural practices to maintain, develop and improve all areas.
• Contribute and involvement within daily gardening tasks and any garden projects.
• Support the Head Gardener in the maintenance and upkeep of all various garden areas. Including border management, planting, watering, hedge and grass maintenance and upkeep of all hard landscape areas.
• Support and assist the Head Gardener with floristry and houseplant duties within the house.
• Co-operate and work alongside external contractors and other estate department staff.
• Provide any strategic support when necessary to do so under the guidance/instruction of the Head Gardener.

Machinery

• Ability to use and safely handle a wide range of garden machinery. Both ride-on and hand-held.

Health and Safety

• Comply with all aspects of organisational Health and Safety policy and best practice relating to security, legal and regulatory compliance.
• Attend all relevant Health and Safety training courses to facilitate self/team and organisational enhancement.

General

• Ensure any relevant concerns or other issues are actioned as they occur. Addressing them when necessary to the Head Gardener.
• To continuously develop and improve
• To comply with company policy and best practise in security, legal and regulatory compliance
• To carry out duties, within the relevant legislation at all times and be familiar with the terms of all current legislation relevant to the role
• To ensure H&S responsibilities are fulfilled, including:
• To have responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others
• To ensure that all H&S responsibilities are fulfilled and that safety and welfare is maintained
• Plan enough time for work to be done in a healthy and safe way
• To assume delegated authority to take aversive/proactive action where appropriate to prevent a potential situation escalating to an accident or health and safety failure
• To complete any other duties as required from time to time

Key performance indicators

• Satisfaction of the family and the Head Gardener regarding high presentation of gardens and wider grounds.
• Achievement of annual targets agreed with the Head Gardener through annual personal development reviews and on-going verbal discussions/instruction.

Essential skills and attributes:

• Recognised horticultural qualification and OR relevant hands-on experience.
• Current or recent experience within hands-on horticulture.
• Experience in using a wide range of garden machinery
• Ability to work alone and within a team.
• Strong time management. Excellent work ethic.
• Positive attitude. Pride in your work and presentational detail.
• Professionalism, discretion and confidential at all times.

All employees must uphold the shared values of Grosvenor:

• Integrity, be honest, fair and open
• Trust, be loyal, reliable and deliver on commitments
• Respect, be inclusive, straightforward, collaborative, caring and thoughtful

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