Gardener at Luxury Castle Grounds | Part-Time

Relais-; Thornbury; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

28 days' holiday including bank hols

Birthday day off

Complimentary stay after probation

Internal and external training

Staff and family hotel rates

Descripción de la vacante

Relais & Châteaux at Thornbury Castle is seeking a Gardener to join our 5-star hotel grounds team. The role involves maintaining Tudor castle gardens across 15 acres, with outdoor spaces playing a key part in the guest experience.

Working under the Head Gardener, you will assist with day-to-day upkeep, safety, and developing the gardens, including the kitchen garden, herbaceous and ornamental areas. A practical, hands-on approach and reliability are essential.

Formación

• At least Level 3 in Horticulture or equivalent experience and knowledge.
• Practical knowledge of plants, tools, materials and use of general garden machinery.
• Knowledge and experience of petrol machinery.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Head of Gardens to establish, maintain, and manage the historically listed gardens to the highest horticultural standards.
• Assist the Head of Gardens to lead the garden team effectively and professionally.
• Assist the Head of Gardens to manage day-to-day maintenance of the garden: lawn care, hedge-cutting, pruning, weeding, planting and all associated garden tasks.
• Assist the Head of Gardens to maintain and develop the kitchen garden.
• Take ownership of safe working practices within the estate, including Health & Safety.
• Assist the Head of Gardens with the continuous development of the Gardens, including the kitchen garden, herbaceous garden and ornamental garden.
• Take responsibility in the absence of the Head Gardener.
• Deputise for the Head of Gardens in meetings if required.
• Assist the Head of Gardens in overseeing external contractors.
• A genuine interest in gardening, plants and outdoor work.

Conocimientos

Practical gardening

Educación

Level 3 in Horticulture

Herramientas

General garden machinery

Descripción del empleo

Relais & Châteaux at Thornbury Castle is seeking a Gardener to join our 5-star hotel grounds team. The role involves maintaining Tudor castle gardens across 15 acres, with outdoor spaces playing a key part in the guest experience.

Working under the Head Gardener, you will assist with day-to-day upkeep, safety, and developing the gardens, including the kitchen garden, herbaceous and ornamental areas. A practical, hands-on approach and reliability are essential.