Grounds Keeper / Gardener

Crealy Theme Park & Resort; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friends & Family passes

Discounted tickets

Flexible shifts

Great opportunities for career develop

Job summary

Crealy Theme Park & Resort is seeking a Grounds Keeper / Gardener to join our grounds and maintenance team. The role involves landscaping, grass cutting, hedge maintenance and upkeep across both the Theme Park and Holiday Park Resort.

A driving licence is essential and you should be enthusiastic, energetic and possess a strong work ethic. Hours are 42.5 per week, five days across weekends and bank holidays on a rota.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate gardening machinery safely.
• Strong eye for detail and willingness to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Landscaping across the Theme Park and Holiday Park Resort.
• Grass cutting and hedge maintenance.
• Soil preparation, watering and general grounds upkeep.
• Maintain and clean machinery and tools.
• Ensure safety and proper storage of equipment.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Hardworking

Detail-oriented

Team player

Tools

Gardening machinery

Job description

Grounds Keeper / Gardener

Up to £31,000

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the grounds and maintenance team here at Crealy Theme Park & Resort. We require an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to take on grounds-keeping work across both the Theme Park and our Holiday Park Resort.

The ideal candidate would have previous grounds experience and knowledge of using gardening machinery. You need to have an impressive eye for detail, a going-the-extra-mile attitude, take PRIDE in your work and enjoy working as part of a bigger team.

As part of the grounds and maintenance team you will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the park, assisting the department in all day-to-day aspects of landscaping, grass cutting, hedge maintenance, horticulture as well as small grounds maintenance, in order to create beautiful environments for our guests.

You need to have bags of enthusiasm and energy, be responsible for taking ownership, have a strong work ethic, good communication skills and a keen, positive, friendly nature.

Duties will include:

• Planning organization, planting and maintaining: Tree planting, shrubs, perennials, summer bedding including beds, tubs and baskets
• Park presentation to meet the require standard and as expected by the Management and guests
• Soil preparation and watering
• Maintenance and cleaning of machinery and equipment used
• Correct storage and use of tools and equipment
• Training and personal development accurately recorded on Personal training plans.
• Daily cleaning and tidying of working environment including workshops and storage areas
• Basic grounds/site maintenance skills
• Carrying out all duties as per training, written policies and company standards

You must be available to work between the hours of 7am and 5pm on a 5 day week rota basis across 7 days

Due to the nature of the job a driving licence is essential.

If you have any questions or should you require any assistance at an interview event, because of a disability or medical condition, please let us know

The Details

• Pay: Up to £31,000 - based on experience.
• Hours: You will be expected to work 42.5 hours, five days a week, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. It is important to have a flexible approach to your working week.
• Perks:
  • Friends & Family passes
  • discounted tickets
  • flexible shifts
  • great opportunities for career development.
• Requirements: Proof of right to work in the UK (birth certificate or passport) and contact details of a reference.
• Requirements: A full driving licence is ideal for this role as there may be an occasional need for you to drive the company vehicles on park.

Why Join Us?

At Crealy, we live by our values:

• Warm & Welcoming
• Creating Great Space
• Making Things Easy for All
• Delivering Moments of Joy

If these values inspire you and you’re ready to bring energy, passion, and smiles to our guests, we’d love to hear from you!