Gardener

**Title**: Gardener

**Department**: Maintenance

**Level / Location**: Level - onsite at The Johnstown Estate, Enfield

**Reporting To**: Facilities Manager

At The Johnstown Estate, we do warm, authentic welcomes particularly well, and constantly strive to deliver a polished service, guest comfort and excellence in everything we do. Our values of Passion, Customer Focus, Teamwork and Integrity are always forefront in our minds as we passionately care about our guest experience and are committed to being the best in all we do. We are also committed to training and developing our team members and ensuring their journey with us inspires them each day.

**About The Role**

**Duties and Responsibilities of the Role**:

- Plant and cultivate a wide variety of flowers, shrubs, trees, and other plants to enhance the beauty and diversity of the garden or landscape.
- Prepare soil beds and maintain the soil's quality through activities like composting, mulching, and fertilization.
- Monitor watering needs and ensure plants receive the appropriate amount of water through hand-watering or irrigation systems.
- Prune trees, shrubs, and bushes to maintain their shape, encourage healthy growth, and remove dead or diseased branches.
- Mow, edge, and maintain lawns to keep them neat and well-manicured.
- Seasonal Planting: Plan and execute seasonal planting and flowerbed displays to provide colour and variety throughout the year.
- Assist in landscaping projects, such as installing pathways, garden structures, and decorative elements.
- Perform routine garden maintenance tasks, including raking, leaf blowing, and cleaning garden areas.
- Maintain gardening tools and equipment in good working condition, performing routine checks and arranging for repairs as needed.
- Identify and differentiate between various plants, flowers, and trees, and possess a basic understanding of their specific care requirements.
- Follow safety guidelines while using gardening tools and equipment, ensuring the safety of oneself and others in the garden.

**Requirements for the role**:

- Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, or a related field.
- The ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, digging, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- Basic knowledge of plants, gardening techniques, and landscaping principles.
- Strong attention to detail to maintain the garden's aesthetics and overall health.
- The ability to work well as part of a team or independently, depending on the scope of the gardening project.
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions, adapting to seasonal demands and gardening requirements.
- A creative flair and an eye for design to create visually appealing garden displays.

**Required Criteria**

**Skills Needed**

**About The Company**

**Plan your Perfect Stay with us**

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**Company Culture**

128 bedrooms and suites are designed in soothing hues with accents of comfort in each room, alongside TVs, complimentary WiFi and spacious bathrooms. Four Executive suites offer added space and dining options, while our unique suites, The Lady Margaret and The Mulberry, allow guests a little added luxury for when it’s deserved.

**Company Benefits**

**JOIN OUR TEAM**:
Our Team do warm, authentic welcomes particularly well, and we constantly strive to deliver polished service, guest comfort, and excellence in everything we do. We are also a ‘GREAT PLACES TO WORK’ certified employer and believe in supporting our team in day-to-day and long-term career goals. If you would like to be a part of The Johnstown Estate team, then we really want to hear from you. We are looking for people who passionately care about our guest experience and are committed to being the best in all they do.
- Benefits of Working With Us_
- Uniform/PPE
- Free Meal on duty
- Staff car parking
- Complimentary Leisure Club membership
- On the job training
- Employee Awards Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Discounts/Incentives
- Life Assurance

There will be opportunities for part-time hour roles in addition to some full time roles. Weekend shifts will apply.

Employee discounts, Free parking, Life insurance, Free meals during shifts, Employee Recognition Scheme

**Salary**

Not disclosed