Gardener & Maintenance Person

Acorn Pubs; Ham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest pension

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

Perks on Tap

Job summary

Acorn Pubs is seeking a dedicated Gardener and Maintenance Person to keep our pub surroundings pristine, including borders, planters and baskets, while handling standard maintenance duties. You will enjoy working with plants, mowing lawns and keeping external areas tidy, with opportunities to apply basic plumbing and carpentry skills.

The role offers flexible hours (15–30 per week) and a competitive hourly rate, with additional benefits and staff discounts across the Acorn Pubs group.

Qualifications

• You will love gardens and gardening with a good knowledge of plants and horticulture.
• You will be confident in carrying out general maintenance tasks such as painting, woodwork and basic plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Look after flower borders, planters and hanging baskets.
• Mow and maintain lawns and greenery to keep the pub surroundings neat and tidy.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks like painting, woodwork and basic plumbing.

Skills

Gardening

Maintenance

Basic plumbing

Painting

Woodwork

Job description

package up to £17 per hour including TRONC

Job Description

Are you passionate about creating stunning outdoor spaces while ensuring the overall upkeep of a property? We are on the lookout for a skilled and versatileGardener andMaintenance Personto join our team here at The Akeman Inn,bringing your green thumb and maintenanceexpertiseto enhance the charm of our surroundings.

There’s plenty in it for you:

Our Offer

• Up to £15per hour plus tronc **(that’s your card tips that are paid into your bank)
• 15-30 hours per week, flexible shifts

The Extras

• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across Acorn Pubs, Brunning and Price and our group including wagamama and selected airport pubs and restaurants.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Wagestream - use flexiblepay to choose when to get paid.
• Weekly pay - becauseeveryone loves a payday!

Your Wellbeing – it’simportant to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

About you...

You will love gardens and gardening and you’ll have a good general knowledge of plants and horticulture. You’ll be looking after our flower borders, planters and hanging baskets as well as cutting the grass and generally keeping the pub surroundings neat and tidy. You’ll also be confident in carrying out general maintenance tasks such as painting, woodwork, and basic plumbing.

About Acorn Pubs...

• A collection of 10 pubs, 6 of which have bedrooms.
• Our wider company, Brunning and Price, includes 79 pubs across the country.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint and working sustainably.

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