Grounds Maintenance Person

1 week ago


Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom The Devonshire Group Full time

TO APPLY VISIT WWW.DEVONSHIREGROUPCAREERS.CO.UK


Bolton Abbey, the Yorkshire Estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, situated in Wharfedale near Skipton, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Yorkshire Dales.

It has an estimated half a million visitors per year.

As part of the Grounds Maintenance team you will take care of the extensive visitor access areas, nature trails, car parks and public facilities.


Duties:

  • Grass cutting
  • Strimming
  • Hedge cutting
  • Hoeing
  • Turfing & Grass Seeding
  • Tractor Driving
  • Propagation of Plants
  • Digging
  • Planting
  • Fence Construction & Footpath Maintenance

Personal Specification:

  • Polite, friendly and courteous attitude.
  • Ability to work well within a team, supporting colleagues.
  • Experienced and have an aptitude and interest in horticulture and general grounds maintenance.
  • Reliable.
  • Driving licence.
  • A flexible approach to work.
  • A desire to continually update and improve own knowledge.
  • A smart appearance at all times, complying with the requirements of the dress code.
  • Vigilant observation on all matters concerning safety and security.
  • A good understanding of Bolton Abbey and the countryside in general.


Applicants will ideally be semi-qualified gardeners committed to working hard within a team, maintaining the high standards required by Bolton Abbey Estate.


TO APPLY VISIT WWW.DEVONSHIREGROUPCAREERS.CO.UK

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company events
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free fitness classes
  • Free parking
  • Gym membership
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite gym
  • Onsite parking
  • Sabbatical
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 27/05/2024
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