Gardener

Longleat has a long history of hiring engaged, productive employees, and we’re looking for a Gardener to continue this tradition.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Gardener to join our team. You will be managing and maintaining our outstanding outdoor space including our Capability Brown landscape and formal gardens such as the love labyrinth and secret garden.

**What will this role entail?**

Reporting to the Head Gardener, you’ll be responsible for gardening, grounds maintenance and other horticultural work ensuring the highest standards of conservation, horticulture and Guest experience, working outside all year round.

**Key duties will include**:

- To maintain the gardens to a high standard of horticulture
- To carry out all aspects of gardening, grounds maintenance and other horticultural work including: amenity grass mowing, hedge trimming, bedding maintenance, leaf and litter clearance duties.
- To assist in hard and soft landscaping duties
- To ensure that the lawns and gardens are maintained and presented to the highest standards at all times.
- To undertake mowing, brushing, aeration and renovations or replacement of damaged area of turf.
- To be responsible for removal of litter and debris on a daily basis within the Gardens.

**What will I need to be considered for this vacancy?**

You will be honest and reliable with both excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative. You will have great attention detail with good organisational and time management skills.
- NVQ level 1-2 Amenity Horticulture
- Basic knowledge of plants, gardening practices and use of garden machinery.
- Knowledge of H&S legislation, formal training in manual handling and Risk Assessment
- Confidence to participate in garden activities and events
- Full clean driving licence
- Hands on experience in a grounds and gardens role

**What will I receive in return?**

As a Gardener you will receive a rate of £10.60 per hour in addition to a range of attractive benefits that include;
- 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Complimentary tickets to Longleat
- Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
- Company Pension
- Life assurance cover and more perks.

You’ll be employed on a permanent basis working 39 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays. Start and finish times will vary in accordance with Park opening times.

**Location**: Longleat (Warminster, Wiltshire)