Gardener - Epsom, Surrey

Royal Automobile Club; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious automotive club in Epsom is seeking a full-time Gardener to maintain its 350 acres of landscape. Responsibilities include garden upkeep and collaboration with the Head Gardener. The ideal candidate should possess horticulture qualifications, a full driving license, and experience in managing various plants. This role offers competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Birthday day off

European RAC cover

Interest-free season ticket loan

Generous pension

Employer-paid health cash plan

Staff fund

24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Horticulture qualification – NVQ 2 or RHS level 2 required.
• Full driving licence essential.
• Experience managing annuals, perennials, shrubs, etc. is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens to the required standard.
• Collaborate with the Head Gardener on garden upkeep.
• Perform tasks in accordance with the Club’s best practices.

Skills

Horticulture qualification – NVQ 2 or RHS level 2

Experience managing annuals, perennials, shrubs

Skilled in identifying plant pests and diseases

Proficient in using handheld machinery

Knowledge of plant names and identification

Comfortable working in all weather conditions

Full driving licence

Experience with early start times

PA1 & PA6 Qualification

Job description

Gardener - Epsom, Surrey

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Benefits of working at the Royal Automobile Club

• Free meals on duty
• Birthday day off (additional to holiday entitlement)
• European RAC cover
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Generous pension
• Employer-paid health cash plan
• Staff fund
• 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme

About the Role

As a Gardener at The Royal Automobile Club, you'll be working on 350 acres of breathtaking landscape. This is a unique opportunity that encompasses not only general garden maintenance but also elements of soft and hard landscaping and the creation of bespoke planting schemes.

Working Hours

• Monday – Friday : 6:00am-2:30pm
• Every 6 weeks : 2 half days on Saturday and Sunday

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens to the required standard
• Collaborate with the Head Gardener on garden upkeep
• Perform tasks in accordance with the Club’s best practices (beds, borders, hedges, lawns, and containers)

  About You

  • Horticulture qualification – NVQ 2 or RHS level 2
  • Full driving licence essential
  • Experience managing annuals, perennials, shrubs, etc.
  • Skilled in identifying plant pests and diseases
  • Proficient in using handheld machinery
  • Comfortable working in all weather conditions
  • Experience with early start times
  • Knowledge of plant names and identification, Latin preferable
  • PA1 & PA6 Qualification

  Club Values : HEARTS

  Heritage - Our rich motoring, social, sporting and architectural heritage runs through the fabric and the nature of the Club

  Excellence - Excellence is not an achievement; it is something we strive for every day.

  Accountability - Taking ownership of our work, meeting our own high standards, honouring our commitments and acting with professionalism.

  Respect - Showing consideration and understanding to our members and colleagues.

  Trust – Acting with fairness, honesty and integrity.

  Sustainability – Actively contribute to reducing our environmental impact, improving our operational efficiency and continuing to build our reputation.

  Please visit our website for more information about our Club Vision and Values.

  What to Expect

  • All applications will be reviewed
  • Immediate interview dates available