Gardener

Longleat Enterprises Ltd; Warminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Free employee entry to Longleat

Complimentary tickets to Longleat and

18 annual tickets pro rata

50% off Friends & Family

Discounts on food and beverages

Discounts on VIP Experiences

Discretionary bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Employer pension scheme

Life assurance

Perks at work

Flexible working

Job summary

Longleat Enterprises Ltd is seeking a dedicated grounds and gardens operative to maintain the outdoor spaces across the Longleat estate. You will perform mowing, hedge trimming, bedding maintenance and litter clearance to support guest experience.

The role requires practical experience in gardening or horticulture, with a strong focus on safety, presentation and efficient work planning. A permanent 39 hour contract covers 5 days out of 7, with a rotating schedule including weekends, evenings and

Qualifications

• Hands-on gardening and grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to mow, hedge trim, bed maintenance, and litter clearance.
• Confident with garden machinery and routine maintenance tasks.
• Strong attention to presentation, cleanliness, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds and gardens maintenance in outdoor environments year-round.
• Perform turf care: mowing, aeration, repair of damaged areas.
• Assist with hard and soft landscaping tasks.
• Maintain work areas and equipment to high standards.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticultural work

Garden machinery

Time management

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Guest-focused

Job description

About the role:

Reporting to the Head Gardener, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of grounds and gardens maintenance duties in an outdoor environment throughout the year. Your work will involve all aspects of horticulture, including grass mowing, hedge trimming, bedding maintenance, and the clearance of leaves and litter, ensuring that all outdoor areas are maintained to the highest standards of presentation and guest experience. You will assist with both hard and soft landscaping tasks and be expected to operate in accordance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines. Daily responsibilities will also include turf care, such as mowing, aeration, and repair of damaged areas, as well as the upkeep and cleanliness of your work areas and equipment.

About you

• Practical, reliable and enthusiastic, with hands-on experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or horticultural work.
• Takes pride in maintaining gardens, lawns and outdoor spaces to a high standard.
• Has good attention to detail and understands the importance of presentation and cleanliness.
• Confident using garden machinery and carrying out tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, bedding maintenance and general garden care.
• Well organised, able to manage time effectively and work on their own initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work seasonal hours and respond to changing priorities.
• Has a strong awareness of health and safety, safe working practices and company procedures.
• Professional, presentable and guest-focused, helping to ensure Longleat's grounds reflect the high standards of the brand.

Your contract

This is a permanent 39 hour contract, working 5 days out of 7 with working hours to vary over a 7 day rota basis, including weekends, evening and bank holidays as required. The earliest start time is 8am, and the latest finish time is 5pm, varying in accordance with opening times.

A little about us

At Longleat we offer a day out like no other, our guests are invited to step into the Thynn family home where they will find the finest example of Elizabethan Architecture. They are also immersed into the wild side, where they can visit over 120 species of animals by car, foot, train, bus, and boat.

With a core business welcoming around 1 million guests every year, we are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Why join the Longleat team?

In this unique work environment, you will be surrounded by historic landscapes and listed buildings, all whilst listening to our lions roar and wolves howl. You will even have the opportunity to visit our adorable Koalas and cheeky meerkats during your lunch break.

You will receive attractive benefits that include:

• 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 31 days at 5 years' service.
• Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
• Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
• 50% off Membership for Friends and Family
• Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
• Discounts on VIP Experiences and Accommodation
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Perks at work
• Range of flexible working schemes