Trainee Gardener - Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom - The Belfry Hotel & Resort

Description

We have a fantastic
opportunity for a Trainee Gardener to work in our dynamic team at The Belfry,
England's leading Hotel and Resort. We have 320 bedrooms, 2 Rosette standard
dining, five food and beverage outlets, fantastic leisure facilities including
our 20 treatment rooms & pool and of course, what we are famous We have had a really exciting year already at
The Belfry, starting with hosting The British Masters in August 2024, and
continuing with the launch of new training and development opportunities and
incentives.

The Belfry is
synonymous with golf and has hosted the Ryder Cup four times – more than any
other venue in the world. Our world class golf courses have produced some of
the most dramatic moments in the history of the sport. They attract players
from the UK and beyond looking to relive the Ryder Cup magic, improve their
game, and to make use of the unrivalled state-of-the-art golfing facilities.

Salary

The on-target
earning potential for this role is £23, £24,960.00, compromising of a
base salary of £22, £23,795.00 plus a qualified estimate of £1165.00
gratuities per annum

About the role

As a trainee
gardener, your role would be to undertake general garden and landscape
maintenance daily under the management of the Head Gardener, ensuring that the
site is well-kept throughout the golfing season. Although we do try to give all
out employees a good work-life balance you may be required to work some
evenings and weekends in this role. Duties include:

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Maintaining the courses to Belfry brand standards

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Undertaking regular strimming and Flymo duties on a regular basis:
you'll be required to operate the relevant machinery in line with Health and
Safety standards

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Undertaking general mowing duties on a daily basis once competent
including Greens, Tees, Fairways, Rough and Semi-Rough areas to the required
standards

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Ensuring fantastic customer service when in contact with guests around
the resort

About You

Our Greenkeeping
team is a group of friendly and hardworking individuals with a passion for what
they do and an ability to work individually and as a team. We are looking for
someone who will fit in with the culture. No formal training or experience is
required for this role although the following may be useful:

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An interest in gardening

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An interest in golf

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Experience in horticulture or landscaping

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Previous greenkeeping experience

Belfry Benefits

Wellness

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Discounted gym membership and access to team-led
fitness sessions, such as our Belfry running club

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Team social events throughout the year

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Belfry-wide wellness programme with external
speakers, focusing on 'mind, body & soul'

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The Burnt Chef Project partnership, offering
unlimited, fully-funded counselling and mental health support

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Wagestream access to all employees – track
earnings, saving accounts, and access to wages when you want

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Healthcare schemes: life assurance, 24-hour GP,
health cash-plans

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Employee Assistance Programme

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The Belfry is committed to the Hotelier's Charter,
demonstrating our commitment to our people

Showing some appreciation

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Long service awards

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Additional paid holiday for long service

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Reward Vouchers

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Free meals on shift in our canteen

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Annual Belfry awards

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Team appreciation events

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Fantastic resort discounts across restaurants,
bars, retail, and golf

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Bed & Breakfast from £35 per room

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Free staff parking

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Subsidised taxi service for those who don't drive

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Live-in accommodation for up to 3 months

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Relocation bonuses

Learning & Development

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Excellent training and career opportunities

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Internal career pathways programmes

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Access to The Belfry Campus Learning

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Commitment to developing our team through
apprenticeship programmes

Making a difference